lambast — to criticize someone or something harshly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize someone or something harshly
Pronunciation (IPA): /læmˈbæst/
Korean meaning: 혹독하게 비판하다, 호되게 꾸짖다
Korean pronunciation: 램**배**스트
Example Sentences
- The food critic lambasted the restaurant's soggy pizza and called it 'cardboard with cheese.'
- The opposition party lambasted the new tax policy in parliament.
- My mom lambasted me for leaving dirty dishes in the sink for three days straight.
lambast
VERB//læmˈbæst//
to criticize someone or something harshly
an furious citizen stands up pointing an accusing finger at a nervous city official on stage. The citizen's face shows pure anger as harsh words pour from their mouth. The official shrinks back in their chair looking embarrassed and defeated. Other audience members nod in agreement while some cover their faces in secondhand embarrassment. Papers scatter on the floor from the official's trembling hands. someone being criticized harshly and severely in public
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th century English, originally meaning to physically beat or thrash someone. The word evolved from its literal sense of physical beating to its modern meaning of verbal attack or harsh criticism.
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📝Examples
“The food critic lambasted the restaurant's soggy pizza and called it 'cardboard with cheese.'”
“The opposition party lambasted the new tax policy in parliament.”
“My mom lambasted me for leaving dirty dishes in the sink for three days straight.”
“The environmental group lambasted the company's pollution practices.”
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