lash Synonyms
Another word for lash
• verb (Context 1)
To strike or beat forcefully with a whip, cord, or sudden violent force (such as wind, rain, or waves).
"Fierce autumn gales began to whip the coastal cliffs as the storm moved inland."
• noun (Context 2)
Any of the short, curved hairs growing along the edges of the eyelids that protect the eyes from dust and debris; an eyelash.
"She blinked rapidly to clear a stray grain of sand from her lashes."
• verb (Context 3)
To fasten, bind, or secure tightly with ropes, cords, or straps.
"The crew worked quickly to fasten the cargo to the deck before the seas grew rougher."
• noun (Context 4)
A sharp, swift blow or stroke delivered with a whip, cord, or similar flexible instrument, or a sudden forceful impact as if from a whip.
"The sudden stroke of freezing rain against the windowpane woke the entire household."
• verb (Context 5)
To move or flick quickly and violently from side to side (especially of an animal's tail).
"Theresting leopard began to flick its tail as it spotted movement in the tall grass."
• noun (Context 6)
The flexible, braided leather or cord part of a whip, or a whip itself.
"The historical display featured a leather driving whip used by stagecoach drivers in the nineteenth century."
• verb (Context 7)
To criticize, scold, or attack someone harshly in speech or writing.
"Several editorial columnists used their articles to castigate the committee for its lack of transparency."
Opposites of lash
The opposite of lash shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: