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as in scolding
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 attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
movie critics across the country lambasted the film for its contrived plot
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as in licking
to strike repeatedly
like all westerns, this movie contains the requisite scene of saloon patrons lambasting each other
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as in lashing
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as in bashing
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Recent Examples of lambasting
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
After publicly lambasting Intel's CEO and threatening to withhold CHIPS and Science Act funding, the company granted the US government a 10 percent ownership stake.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Pirro slammed the magistrate judge for lambasting prosecutors over recent cases.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Critics were swift and vocal online, with many praising Thunberg's stance and support for Palestine, while lambasting McCain.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
While the big buzz at Bungie right now is the pending departure of CEO Pete Parsons, hours before that, the community was lambasting what was one of the worst Destiny 2 TWABs in recent memory, one that discussed coming changes to The Portal, loot and leveling.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While lambasting Kraft, Wu also appeared to take aim at Thomas O’Brien, a prominent real estate developer in the city who was considering challenging her in the mayor’s race but changed his mind about a week ago.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
About two dozen people held signs lambasting the billionaire outside a dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
About two dozen protesters held signs lambasting Musk outside a Tesla dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
Even as Weiss has made a name for herself in part by lambasting progressive culture, her own political views have been somewhat hard to pin down.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
After publicly lambasting Intel's CEO and threatening to withhold CHIPS and Science Act funding, the company granted the US government a 10 percent ownership stake.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Pirro slammed the magistrate judge for lambasting prosecutors over recent cases.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Critics were swift and vocal online, with many praising Thunberg's stance and support for Palestine, while lambasting McCain.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
While the big buzz at Bungie right now is the pending departure of CEO Pete Parsons, hours before that, the community was lambasting what was one of the worst Destiny 2 TWABs in recent memory, one that discussed coming changes to The Portal, loot and leveling.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While lambasting Kraft, Wu also appeared to take aim at Thomas O’Brien, a prominent real estate developer in the city who was considering challenging her in the mayor’s race but changed his mind about a week ago.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
About two dozen people held signs lambasting the billionaire outside a dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
About two dozen protesters held signs lambasting Musk outside a Tesla dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambasting
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Like an impatient parent scolding their toddler, Frankenstein grows frustrated with his monster’s limited capacity for speech.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rodgers stayed down for a moment before getting to his feet and giving a quick two-handed push to Jones’ chest while scolding him.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Collins is no doubt licking his chops studying tape of another Patriots rookie, left guard Jared Wilson, who allowed two sacks last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chirping is also a friendly call for attention, while gentle nipping and licking mimic grooming rituals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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But despite the excessive lashings of déjà vu, these are storytelling clichés that work.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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There were, indeed, in the Middle Ages, some very fine paintings covered in lashings of gold leaf.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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In 2025, for all the play’s bickering and bashing, the eventual trajectory of Art feels almost saccharine.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since exiting Dries Van Noten a few years ago, Scallon has been working as an independent consultant and mentor in fashion communications strategy, also lecturing occasionally and sharing his views about creative content on podcasts.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The same woman Don had been lecturing about beer.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back in 1961, residents of Capitola woke up to find that hordes of black seabirds were slamming into cars, windows and people's homes and dying.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ford said earlier that his province was spending $75 million to run ads in the United States slamming the impact of tariffs and featuring clips of Reagan.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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So in the moments after takeoff, Higginbotham always stared at his watch, heart pounding, counting the seconds to a minute.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bolsa Grande came out pounding the ball, and senior Haley burst up the Matadors sideline for a 68-yard score.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lambasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambasting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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