LAMBAST

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

To criticize someone or something harshly, often in public.

Synonyms: 

Scold, Berate, Castigate

Antonyms: 

Praise, Commend, Applaud

Examples:

• After Todd microwaved fish in the office again, HR lambasted him with a passive-aggressive email titled "We Love Seafood—At Home”.

• The teacher lambasted the student for swearing in class.

Etymology:

From the mid-17th century, possibly from a blend of lam (to beat) + baste (to thrash), both with Germanic roots.

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