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
    1. The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
    2. A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
    3. A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough.
    4. A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
    5. A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
    6. In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
  • verb
    1. To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
    2. To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.
    3. To throw out with a jerk or quickly.
    4. To scold; or to satirize; to censure with severity.
    5. To ply the whip; to strike.
    6. To utter censure or sarcastic language.
    7. (of rain) To fall heavily, especially in the phrase lash down.
    8. To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
  • adjective
    1. Remiss, lax.
    2. Relaxed.
    3. Soft, watery, wet.
    4. Excellent, wonderful.
    5. 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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