lambasted
Americanadjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of lambasted
Example Sentences
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President Trump last month lambasted the company’s “absolutely horrible” response to the L.A. infernos.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
In 2019, he publicly lambasted authorities for their handling of the pro-democracy protests.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Several esteemed opera houses, ballet companies and artists working within these spaces publicly lambasted Chalamet’s comments.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
Southgate wrote: "I remembered Fabio Capello signing a new contract ahead of the 2010 World Cup and getting lambasted, actually putting the team under more pressure."
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
I took 'em on one at a time as they happened along, and lambasted 'em all over the place.
From The Prodigal Judge by Kester, Vaughan
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