lambast

Meanings

• Verb

  To criticize or scold severely and repeatedly.

  - "He was lambasted by the critics for his poor performance."
  - "The manager lambasted the employee for arriving late."

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Synonyms

beat , hit , thrash , berate , scold , tell off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lambast
rasmus , masters , nastiness

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Variants

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lambast , lambaste , lambasted , lambastes , lambasting , lambasts

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to beat with a lamb's tail'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lambast' comes from the Latin word 'lambare', which means 'to beat with a lamb's tail'.

2. The term 'lambasting' was first used in print in the 16th century.

3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to lambast someone directly to their face. Instead, criticism is delivered indirectly or through a third party.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criticism: A form of evaluation of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work or a public figure.

2. Scolding: A harsh reprimand or rebuke, often delivered with anger or frustration.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lambast' is often used to describe harsh criticism or scolding. In music, it can be found in song lyrics to describe the act of criticizing or attacking someone.

How to Memorize "lambast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone severely criticizing or scolding someone else. Visualize the tone and body language of the person doing the lambasting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lambast' with the idea of harsh criticism or scolding. Think of a situation where someone is being lambasted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lambast, like a master, scolds the past' to remember the meaning of the word.

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