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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the director lambasted them mercilessly for forgetting their lines during the final dress rehearsal
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2
as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
movie critics across the country lambasted the film for its contrived plot
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3
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
like all westerns, this movie contains the requisite scene of saloon patrons lambasting each other
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Recent Examples of lambaste
While the big buzz at Bungie right now is the pending departure of CEO Pete Parsons, hours before that, the community was lambasting what was one of the worst Destiny 2 TWABs in recent memory, one that discussed coming changes to The Portal, loot and leveling.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In a news conference following the June strikes, Hegseth lambasted the press for focusing on the preliminary assessment but did not offer any direct evidence of the destruction of Iranian nuclear production facilities.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The president also wants lower interest rates and has publicly lambasted Powell, frequently threatening to eject the chairman before his term ends next spring.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi spent much of last month at the center of a political firestorm, lambasted by prominent MAGA pundits for the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In a news conference following the June strikes, Hegseth lambasted the press for focusing on the preliminary assessment but did not offer any direct evidence of the destruction of Iranian nuclear production facilities.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The president also wants lower interest rates and has publicly lambasted Powell, frequently threatening to eject the chairman before his term ends next spring.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi spent much of last month at the center of a political firestorm, lambasted by prominent MAGA pundits for the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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In Part 2, viewers see Morticia scold her children for lying to her, yet Morticia is keeping secrets from Wednesday about her past and family.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Family matriarch Donna Adelson was scolded by a judge Thursday for weeping in the courtroom after being convicted of orchestrating a 2014 murder-for-hire plot of her former son-in-law, a prominent Florida State University law professor.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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An elderly Arkansas man is in the hospital after a black bear attacked him in Franklin County on Wednesday.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Common symptoms include excessive scratching, licking, ear infections, and digestive issues.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vance lectured Zelenskyy and argued the wartime leader hadn’t shown proper gratitude for the billions of dollars in military assistance the United States has given to his country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Faculty across the state rebuked it as an infringement on academic freedom and warned of a mass chilling effect on free speech and lecturing on divisive topics.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka shook her head and slammed her arms by her side.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump has done less of this in his second term, preferring to twist arms and lobby lawmakers privately this time.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Six separate receivers have caught touchdown passes already this season, a stark difference from a season ago when Green was criticized for being too reliant on a small number of playmakers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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Like Kennedy, Anderson was criticized over the eight-minute tape, which was meant for private consumption and created by consenting spouses.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Miller called Dudek and excoriated him.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg excoriated Trump during an Iowa town hall hosted by the liberal group VoteVets Action Fund.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Lambaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambaste. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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