LASHING (OUT) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

lashing (out)

verb

Definition of lashing (out)

present participle of lash (out)

as in lacing (into)

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criticizing

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Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had again been aggressively criticizing NATO for its lack of support over Iran and for failing to spend anywhere near enough money on its own security.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 10 July 2026
That didn't stop the public from criticizing the weekend congestion.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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