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as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the director lambasted them mercilessly for forgetting their lines during the final dress rehearsal
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as in attacked
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
movie critics across the country lambasted the film for its contrived plot
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as in lashed
to strike repeatedly
like all westerns, this movie contains the requisite scene of saloon patrons lambasting each other
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Recent Examples of lambasted
Yet, at least for now, that won’t stop many in the Dallas Metroplex from comparing him to Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, whose decision in February to trade then-25-year-old superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers has been lambasted as one of the most disastrous in NBA history.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
Cassidy then pushed back on Kennedy, who in turn became angry and lambasted Monarez.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
In a news conference following the June strikes, Hegseth lambasted the press for focusing on the preliminary assessment but did not offer any direct evidence of the destruction of Iranian nuclear production facilities.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The president also wants lower interest rates and has publicly lambasted Powell, frequently threatening to eject the chairman before his term ends next spring.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi spent much of last month at the center of a political firestorm, lambasted by prominent MAGA pundits for the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, who went on to lead the United Nation’s Development Program after exiting domestic politics, lambasted Luxon’s coalition government on Tuesday for not moving quickly enough.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
The broadcast of the new episode—which lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the agency’s ICE raids—drew 838,000 viewers on Wednesday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
On Channel 14, the Netanyahu-friendly outlet, a panel of talking heads lambasted Levi for almost ten minutes.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
Cassidy then pushed back on Kennedy, who in turn became angry and lambasted Monarez.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
In a news conference following the June strikes, Hegseth lambasted the press for focusing on the preliminary assessment but did not offer any direct evidence of the destruction of Iranian nuclear production facilities.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The president also wants lower interest rates and has publicly lambasted Powell, frequently threatening to eject the chairman before his term ends next spring.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi spent much of last month at the center of a political firestorm, lambasted by prominent MAGA pundits for the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, who went on to lead the United Nation’s Development Program after exiting domestic politics, lambasted Luxon’s coalition government on Tuesday for not moving quickly enough.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
The broadcast of the new episode—which lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the agency’s ICE raids—drew 838,000 viewers on Wednesday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
On Channel 14, the Netanyahu-friendly outlet, a panel of talking heads lambasted Levi for almost ten minutes.
—Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambasted
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Family matriarch Donna Adelson was scolded by a judge Thursday for weeping in the courtroom after being convicted of orchestrating a 2014 murder-for-hire plot of her former son-in-law, a prominent Florida State University law professor.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lox's reaction to being scolded.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tonges, who before Sunday’s game had never caught a regular-season pass, attacked the ball and gave San Francisco the lead.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The president has frequently lashed out at celebrities who have spoken out against him, recently including the likes of Taylor Swift, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ben-Gvir, who leads a small far-right ultranationalist party, lashed out at the court ruling Sunday.—
Natalie Melzer,
Twin Cities,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vance lectured Zelenskyy and argued the wartime leader hadn’t shown proper gratitude for the billions of dollars in military assistance the United States has given to his country.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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We weren’t being lectured to anymore.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The rain pounded so hard Friday afternoon that Aventura police closed a portion of Biscayne Boulevard from 191st Street to 29th Avenue, near Aventura Mall, due to road flooding.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Room for Disagreement Republicans have pounded every Sanders endorsee as a socialist and linked Cooke to her left-wing supporters, regardless of her alignment with their specific policy positions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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San Juan Unified School District Trustee Nick Bloise was formally reprimanded by the board in relation to his behavior during a school site visit.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Geier, who has a bachelor’s degree in biology, has also been reprimanded by the Maryland Board of Physicians for practicing medicine without a medical license.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many members of the media criticized the team's performance as did supporters, who were not impressed with the Americans, particularly in the first half, when the Koreans controlled the game and scored both goals.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a phone interview, both sharply criticized the map and its impact on Kansas City’s representation in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Lambasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambasted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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