lambaste

or lam·bast

[ lam-beyst, -bast ]

verb (used with object)

, lam·bast·ed, lam·bast·ing.

1. to beat or whip severely.
2. to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lambaste¹

First recorded in 1630–40; apparently lam ¹ + baste ³

Example Sentences

Gaetz, as a man, appears to be widely detested by his former colleagues, given the number willing to publicly lambaste him.

From Salon

During his opening monologue Kimmel also lambasted Musk for his previous tweets calling media organizations including the Washington Post, New York Times and Associated Press propaganda machines.

From Los Angeles Times

Though initially a talking point on the outskirts of the right's politics, the lambasting of no-fault divorce has begun to leak into the legislatures and party platforms of ruby-red states as they've moved farther right.

From Salon

A generous assessment of Trump’s remarks would be that he’s just engaged in typical antiwar rhetoric, lambasting the militarism of those who would start a war but never fight in one themselves.

From Salon

The Yes on Measure G campaign lambasted the county’s report as rushed and simplistic, “meant to dissuade voters before a critical election.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assail
• berate
• castigate
• excoriate
• scold
• upbraid