lambasted

The word “lambasted” has 3 syllables: lam-bast-ed

It's pronounced as /læmˈbæstɪd/


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In the thesaurus, “lambasted” has 28 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for lambasted

  • assail
  • attacked
  • bashed
  • batted
  • battered
  • beat
  • berate
  • blamed
  • castigate
  • criticized
  • did
  • excoriate
  • hit
  • knocked
  • lashed
  • lectured
  • licked
  • pelted
  • pounded
  • punched
  • reprimanded
  • scold
  • scolded
  • slammed
  • slapped
  • thumped
  • upbraid
  • whipped

Antonyms for lambasted

Meanings of lambasted

  • 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

  • The film was lambasted by critics for its poor acting and predictable plot.
  • The company's decision to raise prices was lambasted by customers on social media.
  • The politician was lambasted in the press for his controversial remarks.
  • The team was lambasted by their coach for their lack of effort in the game.
  • The CEO was lambasted by shareholders for the company's declining profits.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lambasted, such as: approved, assail, attacked, bashed, batted, battered, beat.

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