BASTING Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

basting

verb

present participle of baste

as in scolding

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 licking

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

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Recent Examples of basting Sweet and tangy, Carolina gold barbecue sauce gets mixed up with apple cider vinegar, creating the perfect sauce for basting the chicken. —

Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, basting once or twice, until caramelized and shiny. —

Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026 This set includes a silicone-tipped brush with an attached lid that also doubles as a heat shield when basting. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 Return chicken and mushrooms to pan and cook, basting with sauce with a large spoon, until warmed through, about 1 minute. —

Hana Asbrink, 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 Silicone Craft Series Basting Brush Grillmasters and bakers swear by this silicone basting brush that’s designed with an ergonomic handle and made from heat-resistant, conical bristles. —

Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Continue roasting another 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. —

Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Their skin is separated from the meat so the fat can render beneath it, crisping the surface while basting the flesh from within. —

Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025

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First, as the Florida ACLU’s Howard Simon points out, Uthmeier is not scolding another branch of government.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Security guard Pascal Duvier, most recently infamous for allegedly scolding 11-year-old Ada Law at a hotel in São Paulo, is clearing the air.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026