From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhit out at somebody/something phrasal verb (also hit out against somebody/something)DISAPPROVE to express strong disapproval of someone or something SYN attack The bishop hit out at the government’s policy on the homeless. → hit→ See Verb table
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hit out at • The junta hit out at its Western critics on Tuesday.• Labour immediately hit out at Mr Patten.• Graham has frequently hit out at the authorities for squeezing in too much football. 