lambaste — to criticize someone or something very harshly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize someone or something very harshly
Pronunciation (IPA): /læmˈbeɪst/
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
Chef harshly bastes lamb — lambasting with violent criticism!
Don't lambaste in haste - it's just a waste!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
lam- (beat/strike) + -baste (thrash/criticize) = lambaste (to criticize harshly)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.