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LASH Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word lash. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lash. (close relations)
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whip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

• a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

• a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit

• (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club

• a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• defeat thoroughly

• thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash

• strike as if by whipping

• whip with or as if with a wire whisk

• subject to harsh criticism

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

blameworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

cilium
nounn
noun

• a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms

• any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

eyelash
nounn
noun

• any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

flog
verb, nounv, n
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• beat with a cane

lather
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the froth produced by soaps or detergents

• agitation resulting from active worry

• a workman who puts up laths

• the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• form a lather

• exude sweat or lather

• rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning

lax
adjectiveadj
adjective

• pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')

• lacking in firmness or tension; not taut

adjective satellite

• lacking in rigor or strictness

• emptying easily or excessively

neglectful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not showing due care or attention

• failing in what duty requires

negligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

reprehensible
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

slash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wound made by cutting

• an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)

• a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information

• a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument

verb

• cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• cut open

• cut drastically

• move or stir about violently

spongy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility

• like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

strap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

verb

• tie with a strap

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• sharpen with a strap

• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

thong
nounn
noun

• leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip

• underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants

• a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together

• minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

• a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

trounce
verbv
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• censure severely or angrily

welt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

• a raised or strengthened seam

verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• put a welt on

whiplash
nounn
noun

• an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)

• a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object

squidgy
adjectiveadj
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at fault
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deserving blame

Best Hypernyms For LASH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lash, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
beat bind hair strike sway swing tie
Phrases (2)
leather stripwork over

Alternatives for WHIP

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