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lambasted

American  
[lam-bey-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.


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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Then on Monday he lambasted Paramount after CBS News’s “60 Minutes” ran an interview in which Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bosch staged a dramatic walkout earlier this month -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.

From Barron's

Others lambasted instant coffee for its lack of aromatics, poor taste and ability to consistently produce only an “OK” cup of coffee.

From Salon

On Tuesday, Mexican delegate Fatima Bosch staged a dramatic walkout -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Miss Universe host Nawat Itsaragrisil.

From Barron's

Amid the logo uproar, online critics also lambasted Cracker Barrel’s food preparation changes, complaining about cold biscuits and meatloaf.

From The Wall Street Journal