Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lambaste
verb
/làmˈbæst/
Definition
To criticize someone or something very harshly.
Examples
- The critic lambasted the film for its weak plot.
- He was lambasted by the press after his controversial remarks.
- The teacher lambasted the students for their lack of effort on the project.
Meaning
Lambaste is often used to describe the act of scolding or reprimanding someone with strong words.
Synonyms
- criticize
- condemn
- rebuke
- scold
- berate
