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or lambast
1
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
McDaniel’s credibility was under a microscope, but the sight of a parade of anchors lambasting employers and managers was an eyebrow-raiser to put things mildly.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Critics lambasted the spaceflight as a ploy to promote Blue Origin's pricey tickets to space and called out the contradiction of touting environmental concern despite contributing to pollution.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Khalil's attorneys, who have also sued the government on his behalf, lambasted the government, saying the government was depriving him of his right to free speech.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Conservatives quickly lambasted Bondi for broken promises.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Critics lambasted the spaceflight as a ploy to promote Blue Origin's pricey tickets to space and called out the contradiction of touting environmental concern despite contributing to pollution.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Khalil's attorneys, who have also sued the government on his behalf, lambasted the government, saying the government was depriving him of his right to free speech.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Conservatives quickly lambasted Bondi for broken promises.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambaste
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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An adult son had attacked his mother with a machete and ran to a nearby house, according to police.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
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While in federal prison, according to the Bureau of Prisons, Stroud attacked another inmate, resulting in his transfer to USP Leavenworth.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Fundraising craters, and both tech and blockchain are left licking their wounds.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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To stop their younger golden retriever Cooper from licking his ears, Tucker had a medical cone.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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We’ve often been lectured by people all over the place about how the United States needs to continue to be a beacon for those who are oppressed abroad.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
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Geragos, 67, the criminal defense lawyer known for his roster of celebrity clients, was lectured in a Manhattan federal court this week after making statements about the case on a podcast.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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The post also slammed Springsteen for speaking out against the president while abroad rather than while on US soil.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Trump’s post came after Swift slammed Trump for using AI images of her to endorse his 2024 presidential run.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
16 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The late pope criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Other Democrats excoriated the administration for its suspension of the refugee admissions program, particularly while allowing white Afrikaners from South Africa to enter the country.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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But most of Tuesday’s debate came from House Democrats, who excoriated the legislation as an attack on democracy and women in Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Lambaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambaste. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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