Lash

usgb/læʃ/
verb

To hit something quickly with a lot of force.

She lashed the horse with a whip to make it run faster.
Visual representation of "lash" - To hit something quickly with a lot of force

Often appears as...

  • lash out
  • lash at
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Physical Force

Used to describe a strong, physical action, usually in anger or frustration.

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The boy lashed at the tree branch with a stick.
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Sudden Movement

Indicates a quick, sometimes reflexive, motion or response.

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The cat lashed its tail before pouncing.
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Aggressive Connotation

Often associated with aggressive or violent actions, not gentle ones.

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In the debate, the candidate lashed into his opponent mercilessly.
Visual representation of the word "Lash"

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