flailed

[fleyld]

flailed Definition

• 1. wave or swing wildly
• 2. struggle or thrash about

Using flailed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flailed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The drowning man flailed his arms wildly.

• Example

  He flailed about in the water, trying to stay afloat.

• Example

  The injured bird flailed its wings helplessly.

flailed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flailed

• thrash
• flap
• flutter
• wave
• swing

Phrases with flailed

• flail around

  to move or swing one's arms or legs wildly and uncontrollably

  Example

  He was flailing around on the ground, trying to get up.

• flail at

  to strike or attack something with wild and uncontrolled movements

  Example

  He flailed at the punching bag, but couldn't seem to hit it.

• flail out

  to lash out or strike at someone or something with wild and uncontrolled movements

  Example

  In his anger, he flailed out at anyone who came near him.

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Summary: flailed in Brief

The verb 'flailed' [fleyld] means to wave or swing wildly or struggle or thrash about. It is often used to describe uncontrolled movements of the arms or legs, as in 'The drowning man flailed his arms wildly.' 'Flailed' can also be used in phrases like 'flail around,' meaning to move uncontrollably, and 'flail at,' meaning to strike something with wild movements.