lambasting
/ˈlæmˌbæstɪŋ/
NOUN
1. Harsh criticism or severe reprimand
The act of expressing strong disapproval of someone or something through severe criticism, scolding, or verbal condemnation.
1.1. Scolding or reprimanding someone
A forceful verbal rebuke directed at someone for mistakes, misconduct, poor performance, or unacceptable behavior.
Synonyms
- berating
- reprimanding
- rebuking
- admonishing
- upbraiding
- chastising
- chiding
- scolding
- dressing down
- chewing out
- reproaching
Antonyms
- praising
- commending
- complimenting
- lauding
- acclaiming
Examples
- The coach's lambasting of the players followed their disappointing performance.
- The employee received a severe lambasting from the manager for repeatedly missing deadlines.
Related Words
- reprimand
- admonishment
- reproof
- reproach
- chastisement
- admonition
- lecture
1.2. Public condemnation or denunciation
Strong public criticism directed at a person, organization, government, policy, or decision to express serious disapproval.
Synonyms
- denouncing
- condemning
- excoriating
- castigating
- censuring
- decrying
- vilifying
- reviling
- assailing
- fulminating
- vituperating
Antonyms
Examples
- The government's decision prompted widespread lambasting from opposition leaders.
- The company's environmental record became the target of intense public lambasting.
Related Words
- denunciation
- condemnation
- censure
- criticism
- disparagement
- diatribe
- tirade
- invective
1.3. Verbal abuse or personal attack
An aggressive verbal attack involving insulting, abusive, or offensive language directed at someone's character, reputation, or actions.
Synonyms
- abusing
- insulting
- reviling
- vilifying
- maligning
- bad-mouthing
- aspersing
- deriding
- tongue-lashing
- disparaging
Antonyms
- flattering
- complimenting
- admiring
- respecting
- praising
- commending
Examples
- His public lambasting of his colleagues created considerable tension in the workplace.
- The politician faced relentless lambasting over his controversial personal remarks.
Related Words
- verbal abuse
- invective
- vituperation
- defamation
- slander
- ridicule
- mockery
1.4. Severe criticism of a work or performance
Harsh negative judgment of a film, book, product, artistic performance, or professional work because of its perceived shortcomings.
Synonyms
- panning
- slamming
- blasting
- trashing
- criticizing
- ripping apart
- tearing apart
- disparaging
Antonyms
- acclaiming
- praising
- commending
- applauding
- endorsing
- extolling
Examples
- The film received widespread lambasting from critics for its lack of originality.
- The product's poor reliability led to considerable lambasting from technology reviewers.
Related Words
- scathing review
- negative assessment
- criticism
- disapproval
- condemnation
- review
NOUN
2. A severe physical beating
The act of striking, hitting, or thrashing someone repeatedly and forcefully, causing physical pain or injury.
2.1. Repeated physical assault
A forceful beating involving repeated blows to a person's body, usually resulting in pain or injury.
Synonyms
Examples
- The victim suffered a brutal lambasting during the street fight.
- The historical account described the prisoner's lambasting by the guards.
Related Words
2.2. Beating with a stick or other implement
A physical punishment involving repeated blows delivered with a stick, whip, cane, or similar object.
Synonyms
Examples
- The historical record describes the lambasting of prisoners with wooden rods.
- The account recounts the severe lambasting inflicted as a form of corporal punishment.