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Meaning of lashed
The primary meaning of the word "lashed" is to strike or beat something or someone forcefully, often with a whip or a cord.
Etymology of lashed
The word "lashed" originates from the Old English word "læscan", which means "to strike" or "to beat"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "læsa", which means "to fasten" or "to tie"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe physical violence, and later to include figurative senses such as criticism or condemnation
Synonyms
whipped
beaten
struck
hit
slapped
smacked
thrashed
flogged
scourged
caned
whipped
spanked
paddled
birched
belted
lacerated
flayed
flagged
battered
bruised
pummeled
cuffed
buffeted
bludgeoned
clubbed
cudgelled
drubbed
thronged
pelted
bombarded
assaulted
attacked
abused
mistreated
maltreated
manhandled
roughhandled
mishandled
Definitions
- To strike or beat something or someone forcefully, often with a whip or a cord
- * To criticize or condemn someone or something severely
- * To secure or fasten something with a rope or cord
Usage Examples
- The horse was lashed by the coachman to make it run faster
- * The politician was lashed by the media for his controversial comments
- * The sail was lashed to the mast to secure it in the storm