lambast

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To criticize someone or something harshly and severely : To verbally reprimand or berate someone with great force and anger. To beat or thrash physically : To attack and hit someone repeatedly, often with a stick or similar object. (This meaning is less common in modern usage.) Usage and Examples Verb (To criticize) : The manager lambasted the team for their poor performance i...