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