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lambaste
verb lam·baste \(ˌ)lam-ˈbāst, -ˈbast; ˈlam-ˌ\
: to criticize (someone or something) very harshly
Full Definition of LAMBASTE
transitive verb
2
: to attack verbally : censure <critics lambasted his performance>
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Variants of LAMBASTE
lam·baste or lam·bast \(ˌ)lam-ˈbāst, -ˈbast; ˈlam-ˌ\
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Origin of LAMBASTE
probably from 1lam + baste
First Known Use: 1620
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