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
  • Kiros previously worked for a law firm and wrote an open letter in 2023 criticizing how law firms were responding in 2023 to pro-Palestinian protests.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • And Britt has refrained from mentioning the boy in her public remarks, instead focusing on criticizing Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid negotiations.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Lashing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lashing%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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