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 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 Continually basting the wings with the glaze is the secret to forming a shiny, sticky crust. —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 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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But Saxon said Ye kept him constantly on edge, demanding photo updates of construction work, scolding him for wearing blue instead of the all-black worker uniform Ye preferred, and suddenly adding 24/7 security duties to his workload.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
Porter was initially viewed as having a potential edge in the race, but her prospects dimmed after videos emerged in October of the UC Irvine law professor scolding a reporter and swearing at an aide.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026