lambasting

[lam-bast, -bahst]

lambasting Definition

• 1. to criticize harshly or severely
• 2. to beat or whip severely

Using lambasting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lambasting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.

• Example

  The article lambasted the government's handling of the crisis.

• Example

  He was lambasted by critics for his controversial remarks.

lambasting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lambasting

• berate
• castigate
• chastise
• reprimand
• rebuke

Antonyms for lambasting

• praise
• compliment

Phrases with lambasting

• lambaste someone over the knuckles

  to reprimand or scold someone severely

  Example

  The teacher lambasted him over the knuckles for not doing his homework.

• lambaste someone to within an inch of their life

  to beat or thrash someone severely

  Example

  The gangsters lambasted him to within an inch of his life for crossing them.

• take a lambasting

  to receive harsh criticism or punishment

  Example

  The company took a lambasting in the press for their unethical practices.

Origins of lambasting

from Middle English 'lambacken', meaning 'to beat', from Old Norse 'lambeysta', meaning 'to beat', from 'lam', meaning 'lamb' + 'beysta', meaning 'to beat'

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Summary: lambasting in Brief

'Lambasting' [lam-bast, -bahst] is a verb that means to criticize harshly or severely, or to beat or whip severely. It is often used in contexts where someone is being reprimanded or punished, as in 'The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.' 'Lambasting' can also be used in phrases like 'lambaste someone over the knuckles,' meaning to scold someone severely, and 'take a lambasting,' meaning to receive harsh criticism or punishment.