Hit out
verb
To strike out or attempt to hit someone or something.
The man was hitting out randomly in the dark.
Often appears as...
- hit out at someone
- hit out in anger
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To criticize or complain strongly and publicly about someone or something.
The singer hit out at the media for invading her privacy.
Often appears as...
- hit out at critics
- hit out at the government
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To strike out or attempt to hit someone or something.
The man was hitting out randomly in the dark.
Often appears as...
- hit out at someone
- hit out in anger
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To criticize or complain strongly and publicly about someone or something.
The singer hit out at the media for invading her privacy.
Often appears as...
- hit out at critics
- hit out at the government
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Response
Used when someone reacts suddenly and violently with their body, often when provoked.
Cornered by the bully, the smaller boy hit out in self-defense.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
Implies a lack of control or direction, sometimes out of fear or confusion.
In the haunted house, she hit out at the shadows.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Outburst
Indicates a sudden display of emotion where someone physically lashes out.
Overwhelmed with frustration, he hit out at the wall.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Response
Used when someone reacts suddenly and violently with their body, often when provoked.
Cornered by the bully, the smaller boy hit out in self-defense.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
Implies a lack of control or direction, sometimes out of fear or confusion.
In the haunted house, she hit out at the shadows.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Outburst
Indicates a sudden display of emotion where someone physically lashes out.
Overwhelmed with frustration, he hit out at the wall.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Response
Used when someone reacts suddenly and violently with their body, often when provoked.
Cornered by the bully, the smaller boy hit out in self-defense.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Precise
Implies a lack of control or direction, sometimes out of fear or confusion.
In the haunted house, she hit out at the shadows.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Outburst
Indicates a sudden display of emotion where someone physically lashes out.
Overwhelmed with frustration, he hit out at the wall.
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