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lambaste

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[ lam-beyst, -bast ]

verb (used with object)

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lambaste1

First recorded in 1630–40; apparently lam 1 + baste 3
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In a series of editorials in Australian newspapers, China's ambassador to Canberra lambasted Washington's approach to global trade, and called on Australia to "join hands" with Beijing - something that Albanese quickly rejected.

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These sold out within a day, yet this too was met by criticism in some quarters — with prices being lambasted and some questioning whether Meghan had a clear vision for the brand.

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An artist whose official portrait of Donald Trump was publicly lambasted by the president said his comments are "directly and negatively impacting" her business, threatening its future.

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When the fires broke out on Jan. 7, he quickly lambasted Mayor Karen Bass for not being on the ground and accused the city of mismanaging water resources.

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Earlier this month, after he became Liberal leader and before he was sworn in as prime minister, Carney gave a victory speech in which he lambasted the US president.

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