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as in lashing
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as in scolding
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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as in attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
movie critics across the country lambasted the film for its contrived plot
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as in licking
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 lambasting
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.
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Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
Instead, the president pressured Polis to do so, lambasting him on social media and disinviting him to a White House meeting with other governors.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Means gained attention on social media over the last couple of years for lambasting traditional medicine and accusing pharmaceutical companies of corruption.
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Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Baldwin's voicemail recording lambasting Ireland for not calling him back went viral and caused a long rift with his daughter.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
After her lawsuit was filed in district court, the judge ordered the government to facilitate Estrada Juarez’s return to the US, lambasting its legal arguments justifying her deportation in a scathing order.
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Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
The 2028 Democratic presidential primaries are still two years away, but that hasn’t stopped potential candidates from lambasting Israel, a democratic ally now fighting alongside the United States against Iran.
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Daniel J. Samet,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The defendant frequently stepped just outside the courtroom, lambasting the case and Engoron.
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Graham Kates,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Inspired by This Is Spinal Tap, Cundieff makes quick work of lambasting the casual misogyny and homophobia ingrained in hardcore rap, but also of the media scolds unable to parse the message of the music.
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Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
Instead, the president pressured Polis to do so, lambasting him on social media and disinviting him to a White House meeting with other governors.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Means gained attention on social media over the last couple of years for lambasting traditional medicine and accusing pharmaceutical companies of corruption.
—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Baldwin's voicemail recording lambasting Ireland for not calling him back went viral and caused a long rift with his daughter.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
After her lawsuit was filed in district court, the judge ordered the government to facilitate Estrada Juarez’s return to the US, lambasting its legal arguments justifying her deportation in a scathing order.
—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
The 2028 Democratic presidential primaries are still two years away, but that hasn’t stopped potential candidates from lambasting Israel, a democratic ally now fighting alongside the United States against Iran.
—
Daniel J. Samet,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambasting
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Despite the critical lashing, the audience score has been propped up by faithful fans and is sitting at 96%.
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If plants look deflated or heavily wilted after a wind lashing, this is a sign of water loss.
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Whether the bashing has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers remains to be seen.
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But more recently, Japan-bashing has become the core of a strident Chinese nationalism, with disastrous consequences.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
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The princess hilariously put her little brother in his place by scolding him.
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His pace routinely bothered Sweden, including on one impressive solo run in the first half that produced a quality attacking scenario.
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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The online pile-on, often expressed through personal invective.
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After two months, her streams of heart and kiss emojis gave way to rivers of invective.
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There is no hammering out a return with another team because the parameters and compensation are outlined based on the average annual value offered.
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During a walk-through for reporters on Thursday, construction noises — particularly sanding and hammering — could be heard.
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College professors spend less time lecturing than a typical sportswriter creating fake controversies to criticize.
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If and until that day comes, there will be fingerpointing, lecturing and posturing, all of which has flowed freely in the wake of the Sorsby decision.
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“Lambasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambasting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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