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whip vs lash out

lash out vs whip

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

whip and lash out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whip Yes No Yes No
lash out No No Yes No
As verbs, lash out is a hypernym of whip; that is, lash out is a word with a broader meaning than whip:
  • whip: subject to harsh criticism
  • lash out: attack in speech or writing
Other hypernyms of whip include assail, assault, attack, round, snipe.
whip (noun) lash out (noun)
a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline
whip (verb) lash out (verb)
subject to harsh criticism attack in speech or writing
defeat thoroughly
beat severely with a whip or rod
whip with or as if with a wire whisk
strike as if by whipping
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash
Difference between whip and lash out

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