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Meaning of lash
to strike or beat something or someone repeatedly
Etymology of lash
The word "lash" has its origins in Old French and Middle English, derived from the Latin "lassus," meaning "tired" or "weary," but also related to "laxare," meaning "to loosen" or "to relax," which could refer to the loosening or unleashing of a whip or cord
Synonyms
Definitions
- to strike or beat something or someone repeatedly, typically with a whip or cord
- * to criticize or condemn someone or something severely
- * a length of cord or rope, typically with a metal or leather end, used for whipping or beating
Usage Examples
- The coach had to lash out at the players for their poor performance
- * The horse's tail began to lash back and forth as it galloped
- * The critics began to lash the new policy with severe criticism