verb
lambaste
Lambaste (verb) means to scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
verb
1
To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
2
To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.
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Etymology
First attested in 1637. Probably lam (“beat”) + baste (“beat”)
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What is the meaning of lambaste?
"lambaste" (verb) means to scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
What are the different meanings of lambaste?
"lambaste" has 2 main meanings: 1. To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly; 2. To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.