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- DictionaryLam·bast·ing/ˈlambāstiNG/
noun
- 1. a harsh criticism: "he received a lambasting from critics and fans"
1. : to assault violently : beat, whip. 2. : to attack verbally : censure. critics lambasted his performance. Did you know?
Definition of lambaste verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. verb. beat with a cane. synonyms: cane, flog, lambaste. see more. give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression.
lambaste in American English. (læmˈbeɪst ; læmˈbæst ) verb transitive Word forms: lamˈbasted or lamˈbasting Informal. 1. to beat soundly; thrash. 2. to scold or denounce severely. Also sp. lamˈbast. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
lambasting (plural lambastings) A harsh reprimand . A beating or thrashing. Categories: English non-lemma forms. English verb forms. English lemmas. English nouns. English countable nouns.
The goal of lambasting is to express strong disapproval or to attack someone or something. Lambasting is often seen as a negative trait, as it implies a lack of diplomacy, tact, and respect for others.
Synonyms for LAMBASTED: scolded, lectured, reprimanded, criticized, blamed, berated, chastised, upbraided; Antonyms of LAMBASTED: approved, endorsed, indorsed, sanctioned, praised, lauded, extolled, commended.
Definitions from Wiktionary (lambasting) noun: A harsh reprimand. noun: A beating or thrashing.
Jun 11, 2024 · 'Lambaste' in a sentence: Over the past few years, many have done a complete 180 and have embraced the former president after lambasting him in the past.
lam•baste (lam bāst′, -bast′ ), v.t., -bast•ed, -bast•ing. [ Informal.] to beat or whip severely. to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate. Also, lam•bast′. apparently lam1 + baste3 1630–40. 'lambast' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
