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lambast

1 of 1verb
/læmˈbæst/
Forms:lambasts,lambasting,lambasted,lambasted
1

to criticize severely, often with strong language

transitive
  • The film critic lambasted the movie for its poor script and lackluster performances.
  • The journalist lambasted the politician in the editorial for his controversial statements.
  • Frustrated with the team's performance, the coach lambasted the players in the locker room.
  • The teacher lambasted the students for their lack of effort on the group project.
  • Unhappy with the product quality, the customer lambasted the company on social media.
Synonyms:
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2

to assault or beat physically

transitive
  • Unable to control his temper, he would frequently lambast his colleagues during arguments.
  • When provoked, he would often lambast his opponents, resorting to physical aggression to assert dominance.
  • In a fit of rage, the suspect began to lambast the officers.
  • The bully constantly lambasted his classmates, subjecting them to physical violence and intimidation.
  • The gang members would often lambast rival groups, engaging in violent confrontations to defend their territory.
Synonyms:
flogcanelambaste