BASTED Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

basted

verb

past tense of baste

as in scolded

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 licked

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

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Recent Examples of basted Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment. —

Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 It’s brined, blanched, glazed, dry-aged, fried, grilled, then basted in the wok with oil; the entire process takes five days to prepare. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 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 Sturgeon from the Delaware River were likely fastened to a spit and basted with butter, then sprinkled with flour, nutmeg, mace, salt, sweet herbs, and breadcrumbs before being dressed in a tangy sauce that usually included anchovy, lobster, lemon, horseradish, and white wine. —

Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025

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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