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Meaning of lashing
The primary meaning of "lashing" is to strike or beat someone or something repeatedly, often with a whip or cord.
Etymology of lashing
The word "lashing" originated from the Old English word "læsan" which means to strike or beat, and the Middle English word "lashen" which means to whip or flog
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of whipping or flogging, often as a form of punishment or discipline
Synonyms
whipping
beating
flogging
thrashing
caning
scourging
flagellating
spanking
smacking
slapping
hitting
striking
pummeling
pounding
buffeting
belting
lacerating
slashing
gashing
ripping
tearing
rending
mangling
mutilating
disfiguring
defacing
damaging
harming
injuring
wounding
bruising
battering
bludgeoning
clubbing
cudgeling
drubbing
pummeling
pouncing
attacking
assaulting
abusing
mistreating
maltreating
ill-treating
Definitions
- A stroke or blow, especially one given with a whip or cord
- * The act of striking or beating someone or something repeatedly
- * A lengthy and severe criticism or attack
Usage Examples
- The captain gave the sailor a severe lashing for disobedience
- * The critic's lashing review of the play was published in the newspaper
- * The hurricane brought heavy rain and lashing winds that caused widespread damage