Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lambast

verb
/læmˈbæst/
Definition
To criticize someone or something severely.
Examples
  • Many critics lambasted the film for its poor storyline.
  • The politician was lambasted in the media for his controversial comments.
Meaning
Lambast means to speak to someone in a harsh manner or to tackle something aggressively in a critical way.
Synonyms
  • criticize
  • rebuke
  • scold
  • berate
  • condemn