lash
The word “lash” has 1 syllable: lash.
It's pronounced as /læʃ/.
What is synonym and antonym for lash?
In the thesaurus, “lash” has 38 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lash along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lash
- assault
- attack
- bang
- bat
- batter
- beat
- berate
- blow
- buffet
- castigate
- chastise
- do
- flick
- hide
- hit
- knock
- knot
- leather
- lick
- pelt
- poke
- pound
- pummel
- punch
- scold
- slam
- slap
- slash
- smack
- spank
- strap
- stroke
- swipe
- thud
- thump
- tie
- whack
- whip
Antonyms for lash
- compliment
- praise
- undo
- unleash
- untie
Meanings of lash
- noun
- The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
- A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
- A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
- A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
- A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
- In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
- verb
- To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
- To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
- To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
- To scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity.
- To ply the whip; to strike.
- To utter censure or sarcastic language.
- (of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down.
- To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
- adjective
- Remiss, lax.
- Relaxed.
- Soft, watery, wet.
- Excellent, wonderful.
- Drunk.
Example Sentences
- She decided to lash the boat to the dock for safety.
- The sudden storm caused the wind to lash against the windows.
- He used a whip to lash the horse into a faster gallop.
- Her long lashes framed her eyes beautifully.
- The teacher warned him not to lash out in anger during the discussion.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lash, such as: assault, attack, bang, bat, batter, beat, berate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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