BASTE Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

baste

verb

as in to scold

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings

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as in to lick

to strike repeatedly basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help

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Recent Examples of baste Properly rendered, brisket developed a silky layer of fat that basted the meat from within and absorbed the gentle smoke of post oak. —

J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026 Chicken wings basted in a tangy guava beer sauce. —

Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026 Cook, basting with sauce, just until warmed and cooked through, 3–4 minutes. —

Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Brush with the yakitori sauce and continue grilling, turning and basting with the sauce every 30 seconds, until the chicken is glazed and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. —

Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baste

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Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The victim said he was singled out for laughing, scolded, and told to continue reading before being ordered into the hallway.

— Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 5 May 2026