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to lambast
01
to criticize severely, often with strong language
Transitive: to lambast sb/sth for an action or behavior | to lambast sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
lambast
3rd person singular
lambasts
Past simple
lambasted
Past participle
lambasted
Examples
The film critic lambasted the movie for its poor script and lackluster performances.
02
to assault or beat physically
Transitive: to lambast sb
Examples
Unable to control his temper, he would frequently lambast his colleagues during arguments.
