thrash about

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Verb thrash about has 1 sense

convulse, thresh, thresh about, thrash, thrash about, slash, toss, jactitate - move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"
--₁ is one way to shake, agitate
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Term: thrash about

Description:

Thrash about is a phrasal verb that is typically used to describe the act of moving or flailing violently and uncontrollably, often in an attempt to free oneself from a difficult or uncomfortable situation. It can also refer to the act of moving or behaving erratically and forcefully.

Sample sentences:

1. She felt a sense of panic and started to thrash about in the water.

2. The monster thrashed about in the cage, desperate to escape.

3. The injured animal thrashed about in pain, making it difficult for the vet to administer treatment.

4. The child was having a tantrum and thrashing about on the floor.

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