lambastes

verb

variants or lambasts
Definition of lambastesnext
present tense third-person singular of lambaste
1
as in scolds
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the director lambasted them mercilessly for forgetting their lines during the final dress rehearsal

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2
as in slams
to criticize harshly and usually publicly movie critics across the country lambasted the film for its contrived plot

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3
as in licks
to strike repeatedly like all westerns, this movie contains the requisite scene of saloon patrons lambasting each other

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambastes
  1. slams
  2. criticizes
  3. does
  4. beats
  5. hides
Verb
  • The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of slams
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  • To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticizes
Verb
  • Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
Verb
  • Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Well, this is where nature beats you.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
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  • However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of hides
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