Lashing Synonyms and Antonyms

lăshĭng
A punishment dealt with blows or lashes
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. whipping
  2. flogging
  3. beating
  4. hiding
  5. thrashing
  6. trimming
  7. tanning
  8. licking
  9. flagellation
Criticize harshly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. slamming
  2. trussing
  3. roasting
  4. slashing
  5. slapping
  6. scourging
  7. scoring
  8. scorching
  9. scathing
  10. excoriating
  11. drubbing
  12. blistering
  13. fastening
Antonyms:
  1. praising
  2. complimenting
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Striking
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. floundering

Words Related to Lashing

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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Lashing Sentence Examples

  • She tore away, lashing out with the dagger.

  • If they kept on lashing at each other like this, their relationship would be torn to shreds.

  • They defend themselves not only with their powerful jaws and sharp claws, but also with lashing strokes of the long tail.

  • People who can relate to my crying jags, my lashing out at those I love.

  • The peasant drivers, shouting and lashing their horses, kept crossing from side to side.

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