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Lambast: meaning, definitions and examples

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lambast

 

[ ləmˈbæst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criticize severely

To lambast means to criticize someone or something very strongly or harshly. This term is often used when the criticism is vocal and emphatic, indicating disapproval or condemnation.

Synonyms

berate, censure, denounce, rebuke, scold

Examples of usage

  • The critics lambasted the movie for its poor plot.
  • He was lambasted in the press for his controversial remarks.
  • The teacher lambasted the students for their lack of preparation.
  • During the debate, she lambasted her opponent's policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "lambast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criticar severamente

🇮🇳 कट्टर आलोचना करना

🇩🇪 scharf kritisieren

🇮🇩 mengkritik dengan tajam

🇺🇦 висловлювати різку критику

🇵🇱 ostro krytykować

🇯🇵 厳しく批判する

🇫🇷 critiquer sévèrement

🇪🇸 criticar severamente

🇹🇷 sert bir şekilde eleştirmek

🇰🇷 혹독하게 비판하다

🇸🇦 نقد بشدة

🇨🇿 ostře kritizovat

🇸🇰 ostro kritizovať

🇨🇳 严厉批评

🇸🇮 ostro kritizirati

🇮🇸 harðlega gagnrýna

🇰🇿 қатты сынға алу

🇬🇪 მკაცრად აკრიტიკება

🇦🇿 sərt tənqid etmək

🇲🇽 criticar severamente

Word origin

The term 'lambast' originates from the late 19th century, possibly derived from the combination of 'lam' and 'baste', where 'lam' refers to hitting or striking and 'baste' means to beat or criticize. Its etymology suggests a violent or aggressive connotation, emphasizing the action of hitting as a metaphor for verbal criticism. The word has been used in various contexts, particularly in journalism and public discourse, to describe situations where individuals, groups, or entities are subjected to harsh criticism or intense scrutiny. Over time, 'lambast' has become a staple in discussions surrounding media commentary, political debates, and social critique.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,642, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.