lashing (out)

Definition of lashing (out)next
present participle of lash (out)

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criticizing
Verb
  • In 2010, a grand jury indicted former House Speaker Ray Sansom on grand theft and conspiracy charges and issued a 10-page presentment criticizing the Legislature’s appropriations process.
    Lawrence Mower, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Moore also pointed out flaws in facial recognition technology as a whole, criticizing its early, widespread adoption by law enforcement agencies worldwide.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Lashing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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