lambast
Britishverb
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to beat or whip severely
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to reprimand or scold
Etymology
Origin of lambast
C17: perhaps from lam 1 + baste ³
Example Sentences
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Melenchon, who never misses a chance to lambast traditional media, is reluctant to appear on television -- even though it was on TF1 that he announced his presidential bid.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Kesha has frequently altered the lyrics of her hit single “TikTok” in performances to lambast Combs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
Yusuf would lambast employees in the office and sometimes in front of wealthy members of the business's concierge service at Velocity Black events.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
They may cheer for a single report they agree with, but will turn and lambast the same reporter or publication when they do not.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2024
That kind of pitcher always has a big lead over the fellow who gets excited as soon as the enemy begins to lambast his 41 favorite curves.
From Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond by Overton, Mark
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