Etymology
Origin of lambaste
Example Sentences
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Gaetz, as a man, appears to be widely detested by his former colleagues, given the number willing to publicly lambaste him.
From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024
In recent years, Bieniemy has reportedly interviewed for 15 NFL head coaching jobs without landing an offer, making some question his people skills and others lambaste teams for passing him over so many times.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2024
No—Ackman’s saved his invective to lambaste perceived wrongdoings at Harvard, instead.
From Slate • Dec. 14, 2023
Otherwise, vehicle owners will have every right to lambaste you when they find their catalytic converter gone and are left with nothing but excuses.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2023
Jake, who's been itching to lambaste the man, says 's-far's he can see, it was the poolroom man who did all the talking.
From Green Valley by Reynolds, Katharine
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