lambaste — to criticize someone or something very harshly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize someone or something very harshly
Pronunciation (IPA): /læmˈbeɪst/
Korean meaning: 혹독하게 비판하다, 맹렬히 공격하다
Korean pronunciation: 램-베이스트 (강세: 베이스트)
Example Sentences
- The food critic lambasted the restaurant's terrible service and cold soup.
- My mom lambasted me for forgetting to do the dishes again - I think the neighbors heard her!
- The politician was lambasted by opponents for his contradictory statements.
lambaste
VERB//læmˈbeɪst//
to criticize someone or something very harshly
Harshly criticizing with fierce anger
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Origin
From Dutch 'lambast' or 'lambasten', combining 'lam' (lame/weak) with 'basten' (to beat or strike). The word was adopted into English in the 17th century, originally meaning to beat or thrash, later evolving to mean harsh criticism.
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“The food critic lambasted the restaurant's terrible service and cold soup.”
“My mom lambasted me for forgetting to do the dishes again - I think the neighbors heard her!”
“The politician was lambasted by opponents for his contradictory statements.”
“The movie was lambasted by critics but somehow became a box office hit.”
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