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- [lam-beyst, -bast]
- /læmˈbeɪst, -ˈbæst/
- /læmˈbæst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lam-beyst, -bast]
- /læmˈbeɪst, -ˈbæst/
Definitions of lambasted word
- verb with object lambasted to beat or whip severely. 1
- verb with object lambasted to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate. 1
- noun lambasted Simple past tense and past participle of lambast. 1
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Origin of lambasted
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; apparently lam1 + baste3
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Parts of speech for Lambasted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lambasted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lambasted
verb lambasted
- attacked — to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with: He attacked him with his bare hands.
- castigated — Simple past tense and past participle of castigate.
- criticized — to censure or find fault with.
- scolded — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
- excoriated — Simple past tense and past participle of excoriate.
noun lambasted
- whacked — exhausted; tired out.
Antonyms for lambasted
verb lambasted
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- lauded — to praise; extol.
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- failed — unsuccessful; failed: a totally fail policy.
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