Lambasting [verb]
Definition of Lambasting:
punish, beat
Synonyms of Lambasting:
● Excoriate
● Scold
● Berate
● Upbraid
● Castigate
● Assail
● Trim
● Pound
● Pummel
● Smother
● Slap
● Slam
● Rebuke
● Hammer
● Whip
● Pelt
● Cudgel
● Bludgeon
● Attack
● Slash
● Strike
● Shellac
● Pan
● Hit
● Flay
● Denounce
● Censure
● Wallop
● Blister
● Criticize
● Scourge
● Smear
● Roast
● Reprimand
● Thrash
● Flog
● Scorch
● Rake over the coals
● Scathe
● Lash into
● Read the riot act
● Rip into
Opposite/Antonyms of Lambasting:
● Approve
● Fail
● Flatter
● Lose
● Uphold
● Protect
● Surrender
● Praise
● Laud
● Compliment
Sentence/Example of Lambasting:
I suppose you have heard of the lambasting Mr. Brooks gave Mr. Sumner.
Any way Patsy Flaherty gave over lambasting the old mare, and she stood still, the way you'd think she was glad of the rest.
This wasn't a fight, Ford; this was like the pictures you see of an old woman lambasting her son-in-law with an umbrella.