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- US Pronunciation
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- [lam-beyst, -bast]
- /læmˈbeɪst, -ˈbæst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lam-beyst, -bast]
- /læmˈbeɪst, -ˈbæst/
Definitions of lambasting word
- verb with object lambasting to beat or whip severely. 1
- verb with object lambasting to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate. 1
- noun lambasting Present participle of lambast. 1
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Origin of lambasting
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; apparently lam1 + baste3
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lambasting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lambasting 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.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lambasting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lambasting
noun lambasting
- dressing-down — a severe reprimand; scolding.
Top questions with lambasting
- what does lambasting mean?
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