lambaste

Meanings

• verb

  to scold or criticize severely and publicly

  - "He was lambasted in the press for his controversial remarks."
  - "The CEO was lambasted at the annual shareholders meeting."

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Pronunciation

1. /læmˈbeɪst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lambaste
astonish , chastise , pastorise

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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 staff or cudgel'. Derived from the Old French word 'lampaster' meaning 'to beat'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lambaste' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The verb 'lambaste' is often used interchangeably with the verb 'scold'.

3. In some dialects, the past tense of 'lambaste' is 'lambasted' and the past participle is 'lambasted' or 'lambast'.

4. The noun form of 'lambaste' is rarely used, but it can refer to a public scolding or criticism.

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Related Concepts

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1. scold: A person who habitually criticizes or reprimands others.

2. criticize: To express disapproval of someone or something, often based on reason and judgment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lambaste' is often used to describe public criticism or scolding, particularly in political or social contexts. In art, it can be represented visually through images of people being criticized or scolded.

How to Memorize "lambaste"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of scolding or criticizing someone publicly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lambaste' with severe criticism or public scolding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'lambaste' comes from the Old French word 'lampaster', meaning 'to beat'.

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