lay into English

Meaning lay into meaning

What does lay into mean?

lay into

— verb (= lam into) hit violently, as in an attack

Synonyms lay into synonyms

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lay into English » English

tear into

lam into

lace into

pitch into

let into

lash at

assault

assail

turn on

set on

scold

rip into

rip

light into

let out

get

come down

bulldog

beat up

Topics lay into topics

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Language and thought Communication Say

Criticize

• What words refer to criticizing someone or something?
  criticize be critical be a critic of critique accuse attack launch into an attack on badmouth belittle blame carp cavil censure cite charge decry denounce deprecate deride disparage gibe harangue judge lay into mock rake someone over the coals recriminate reprehend reproach ridicule scoff speak evil of tear down (someone) voice your disapproval

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Attack

• What words refer to attacking someone?
  attack lead an attack the attack fell on assault assail charge come at drive force your way go for lay into make a run on rush sail into set upon strike confront penetrate defenses be on the offense