Lambaste

Pronunciation: /ˈlæmˌbeɪst/

Definitions of lambaste

verb to criticize harshly or severely

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher lambasted the student for not completing their homework.

A2 The boss lambasted the employees for their lack of productivity.

B1 The critic lambasted the new movie for its poor acting and plot.

B2 The journalist lambasted the government official for their controversial decision.

C1 The professor lambasted the students for their lack of critical thinking skills.

C2 The renowned author lambasted the literary community for its lack of diversity and inclusion.

Examples of lambaste in a Sentence

formal The critic proceeded to lambaste the new play for its lack of originality.

informal I can't believe how much my boss will lambaste me for being late to work.

slang The internet trolls love to lambaste anyone who disagrees with them.

figurative She felt like she was being lambasted by the storm of criticism from her peers.

Grammatical Forms of lambaste

• past tense: lambasted
• plural: lambastes
• comparative: more lambastic
• superlative: most lambastic
• present tense: lambastes
• future tense: will lambaste
• perfect tense: has/have lambasted
• continuous tense: is/are lambasting
• singular: lambastes
• positive degree: lambaste
• infinitive: to lambaste
• gerund: lambasting
• participle: lambasted

Origin and Evolution of lambaste

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lambaste' originated from the Middle English word 'lamblasten' which came from the Old Swedish word 'lamblaesta' meaning to beat or thrash.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical beating or thrashing, 'lambaste' has evolved to also mean harshly criticize or scold someone.