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• past participle of lambaste.
• past tense form of lambaste.

lambasted

American  

[lam-bay-stid, -ba-] / læmˈbeɪ stɪd, -ˈbæ- /

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.

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of lambasted

lambaste ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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lambasted

At various points, sociologists proposed and critiqued affirmative action, inspired and lambasted welfare reform, diagnosed and dismissed the breakdown of the nuclear family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

It was then that Tuchel may well have given the game away when he heaped praise on England's mentality but lambasted their lack of quality.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

While Muscat's cautious stance stood in sharp contrast with Gulf neighbours, who have lambasted Iran for its attacks, many have since pursued dialogue with Tehran.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

In 2011, Acuña was one of many authors who saw their works lambasted by then-Arizona Atty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026

"Or of being lambasted by one," added Frank grimly.

From Frank and Andy Afloat The Cave on the Island by Vance Barnum