lay into

Verb

Meaning

hit violently, as in an attack

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pitch into lace into tear into savage maul attack hammer pan slam rag sledge chastise hit assault bag
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Antonyms

garrison presidio guard buckler support protect
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Hypernyms

hit

Examples

You really have to be careful with the clues you lay into the film - if they're too heavy-handed, or you've pandered to a slightly stupider audience, then you've spoiled it for the people who are even slightly smart. Ben Wheatley

Close letter words and terms

lay in lavender lay in store lay in the grave lay investiture lay it on the line lay it on thick