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ChronoManiac Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Is this sentence correct : His lashes made him cry

In this sentence, lash means an angry verbal attack.

So can the word 'lashes' be used this way ?
  

Top answer

No. Not unless you explicitly indicate that meaning. eg His cruel words were like a lash to me.

— Clive

  • No.
  • Not unless you explicitly indicate that meaning.
  • eg His cruel words were like a lash to me.
  • Clive
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No. Not unless you explicitly indicate that meaning.
eg His cruel words were like a lash to me.

Clive
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We do use the verb form, though - "He lashed out at me" to mean a verbal assault.
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Thank you for the replies.

Can I use the word bash instead? "His bashes made him/her cry?"
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True.
Although without context, that could also mean a physical assault,

Clive
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Regarding "lashing out" - sorry - I wasn't trying to contradict but just show a possible source for the confusion.

No, "bash" doesn't work as a noun here at all.
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Emotion: sad

BarbaraPA says no and Clive says yes. Who should I go with? lol
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We both say no to using "lash" as a noun to mean something said verbally.

His "true" was to me, regarding the use of "lash" as a verb.

Do not use "his lashes" or "his bashes" to mean "his cruel words."

(On an unrelated note, I like your avatar.)
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Thank you for clearing it up.

I was just writing a rap and wondering if "wrist slashes - priest lashes" is valid. So I can't use either lashes or bashes.

Could you please give me a good example of a sentence using the word 'bashes' ?

And thank you, I know my avatar is really cute lol
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