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claw vs lash out

lash out vs claw

claw is a noun but lash out is not a noun.

claw and lash out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
claw Yes No Yes No
lash out No No Yes No
As verbs, lash out is a hypernym of claw; that is, lash out is a word with a broader meaning than claw:
  • claw: attack as if with claws
  • lash out: attack in speech or writing
Other hypernyms of claw include assail, assault, attack, round, snipe.
claw (noun) lash out (noun)
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
a bird's foot
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
claw (verb) lash out (verb)
attack as if with claws attack in speech or writing
scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
clutch as if in panic
move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging
Difference between claw and lash out

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