Lambasting: meaning, definitions and examples
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lambasting
[ ˈlæmˌbeɪstɪŋ ]
strong criticism
To lambaste means to criticize someone or something very harshly and publicly. It often involves vocal disapproval and can indicate a sense of indignation or anger regarding a particular subject.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The politician was lambasted by the media for his controversial remarks.
- She was lambasted by her peers for her lack of preparation.
- Critics lambasted the film for its poor script and acting.
- The company was lambasted for its environmental practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "lambasting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criticar severamente
🇮🇳 कड़ी आलोचना करना
🇩🇪 heftige Kritik üben
🇮🇩 mengkritik keras
🇺🇦 засудження
🇵🇱 ostro krytykować
🇯🇵 厳しく批判する
🇫🇷 critiquer sévèrement
🇪🇸 criticar severamente
🇹🇷 sert eleştiri yapmak
🇰🇷 엄중히 비판하다
🇸🇦 انتقاد بشدة
🇨🇿 ostře kritizovat
🇸🇰 tvrdá kritika
🇨🇳 严厉批评
🇸🇮 ostro kritizirati
🇮🇸 harðlega gagnrýna
🇰🇿 қатаң сын айту
🇬🇪 კრიტიკით დასჯა
🇦🇿 şiddətli tənqid etmək
🇲🇽 criticar severamente
Etymology
The word 'lambaste' originates from the late 19th century, combining the words 'lamb' and 'baste.' The specific etymology is somewhat unclear, but it is believed to derive from the Scottish dialect, where 'baste' means to beat or thrash. The notion of beating is metaphorical in this context, referring to the forcefulness of the criticism rather than a physical action. The term gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly in political and social discourse. It has since become a common term in journalism and public commentary, often used to describe intense criticism in various contexts such as politics, entertainment, and social issues. Over time, 'lambaste' has evolved to encompass not only verbal rebukes but also written critiques, reflecting the broader evolution of public discourse.