lambasted

[lam-bey-stid, -ba-]

adjective

1. having been strongly or severely criticized.

   Unfortunately, a very weak script and lackluster direction resulted in a critically lambasted film and poor box office.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of lambaste.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lambasted¹

lambaste ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Many lambasted Bass for not ordering the flags lowered, with some accusing her of defying the president.

From Los Angeles Times

At a protest in Falkirk earlier this summer, protesters lambasted UK immigration policy and criticised the use of hotels to house asylum seekers.

From BBC

During the protest, crowds heard from a number of speakers who lambasted UK immigration policy, criticised the use of hotels to house asylum seekers and stated the gathering was not "far right".

From BBC

The theme came up again when she lambasted ticketing giant Ticketmaster in 2022 for being unable to keep up with demand when she launched her juggernaut Eras Tour.

From BBC

He lambasted "two men on the pitch who want to do what they want to do" and said some of his players "have to drop their ego".

From BBC