lashing (out)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lashing (out)
criticizing
Verb
  • Many of the same political leaders directing this war spent years criticizing the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
    Shawn Vandiver, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have released a number of reports criticizing the Israeli military for failing to provide sufficient evidence for its attacks on Lebanese targets.
    Justin Salhani, The Dial, 5 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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