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Lambast Definition & Meaning

lambast
verb
  1. beat with a cane
  2. censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lambast mean?
beat with a cane censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
What part of speech is lambast?
Lambast is a verb.
How many definitions does lambast have?
Lambast has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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