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 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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Leon scolded Justice Department attorneys for arguing that the entire project needed to go forward for national security reasons, before previously distinguishing between the bunker below ground and the ballroom above ground.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Government officials scolded young people for the signs of disrespect.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026