lambasts

The word “lambasts” has 2 syllables: lam-basts.

It's pronounced as /ˈlæmˌbæsts/.


What is synonym and antonym for lambasts?

In the thesaurus, “lambasts” has 17 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for lambasts

  • assails
  • attacks
  • beats
  • castigates
  • criticizes
  • does
  • excoriates
  • hides
  • knocks
  • lectures
  • licks
  • pounds
  • pummels
  • scolds
  • slams
  • slaps
  • smashes

Antonyms for lambasts

  • approves
  • commends
  • endorses
  • hails
  • indorses
  • lauds
  • praises

Meanings of lambasts

  • 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

  • Lambasts the mismanagement of funds by the organization's leadership were made public.
  • The journalist lambasts the government's lack of action on climate change.
  • The professor regularly lambasts students who fail to meet the assignment deadlines.
  • He lambasts the team for their poor performance on the project.
  • The author lambasts societal norms in their latest book.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lambasts, such as: approves, assails, attacks, beats, castigates, commends, criticizes.

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