lash out

phrasal verbPart oflash

lash out — phrasal verb

1. to suddenly attack someone verbally or physically in an uncontrolled outburst

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to suddenly attack someone verbally or physically in an uncontrolled outburst

Example

When the reporter asked about the scandal, the CEO lashed out at everyone in the room.

Mira's little brother lashed out and kicked her when she took his toy away.