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lambast

/ˈlæmbɑːst/ verb · British & US
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What does lambast mean?

verb

to scold or criticize severely, often in a public manner. To lambast someone or something is to attack it with strong criticism or abuse.

Example

"The politician was lambasted by the press for his handling of the crisis."

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