lambasted

Meanings

• verb

  subjected to strong criticism or censure

  - "The new policy was lambasted by the opposition."
  - "The critic lambasted the artist's latest work."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lambasted
mastated , pasticated

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Variants

List of all variants of lambasted that leads to same result
lambast , lambaste , lambasted , lambastes , lambasting , lambasts

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Forms

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past tense and past participle of lambast

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Etymology

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From the past participle of lambast, from Latin lambasare 'to massage' (from lascus 'loose, limp'), perhaps influenced by lambere 'to lick'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lambasted' has been used in various forms of literature and media, including in the title of a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

2. In the movie 'The Big Lebowski', the character Walter Sobchak is described as being 'lambasted' by the police for his actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. criticism: A judgment or assessment of something, especially a literary or artistic work.

2. censure: A formal expression of disapproval or condemnation, especially by a public body.

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Culture

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The term 'lambasted' is often used in political and critical contexts to describe strong criticism or censure. It has been used in various forms of literature and media to describe the intense scrutiny and criticism faced by individuals or institutions.

How to Memorize "lambasted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of critics standing in a circle, each taking turns to criticize an idea or concept, with the final criticism being particularly harsh and intense, symbolizing the meaning of 'lambasted'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lambasted' with intense criticism or censure, like a heavy blow or a harsh critique.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Lots And Many Biting Sarcasms Towards Excellence' to remember the meaning of 'lambasted'.

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