lambasted

American

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

adjective

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

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 by trade unions over job cuts, battling record fuel costs and unrelenting competition from subsidised rivals, Qantas has embarked on a ruthless make-or-break plan to revive its wilting fortunes.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2014

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