lambaste

The word “lambaste” has 2 syllables: lam-baste

It's pronounced as /læmˈbeɪst/


What is synonym and antonym for lambaste?

In the thesaurus, “lambaste” has 19 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lambaste along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lambaste

  • assail
  • attack
  • beat
  • berate
  • castigate
  • criticize
  • do
  • excoriate
  • hide
  • hit
  • knock
  • lecture
  • lick
  • pummel
  • scold
  • slam
  • slap
  • smash
  • upbraid

Antonyms for lambaste

  • approve
  • commend
  • compliment
  • endorse
  • indorse
  • laud
  • praise
  • sanction

Meanings of lambaste

  • verb
    1. To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
    2. (dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

Example Sentences

  • Lambaste the dough until it reaches the desired consistency for the bread.
  • The critics were quick to lambaste the politician for his inconsistent statements.
  • The coach didn't hesitate to lambaste the team for their lack of effort during the match.
  • The media outlet chose to lambaste the company for its unethical business practices.
  • It's not productive to constantly lambaste yourself for past mistakes, instead, focus on learning and growth.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lambaste, such as: approve, assail, attack, beat, berate, castigate, commend.

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Related Words

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  • allege
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  • bash
  • berate
  • blast
  • challenge
  • charge
  • claim
  • confront
  • contend
  • contest
  • contradict
  • cope
  • criticize
  • defend
  • deny
  • discuss
  • disprove
  • dispute
  • doubt
  • focus on
  • give
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  • grapple
  • impugn
  • insist
  • lambaste
  • maintain
  • meet
  • oppose
  • pitched into
  • push for
  • quarrel
  • rebut
  • refute
  • resist
  • revile
  • sailed into
  • say
  • tackled
  • tell
  • tore into
  • trash
  • try
  • undertook
  • urge
  • vie
  • vilify
  • went at
  • wrangle

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