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Lambaste

usgb/læmˈbæst/Volume
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Strong Disapproval

Use 'lambaste' to express strong dissatisfaction or disapproval, often in professional or formal contexts.

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The movie critic lambasted the new film for its weak plot.
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Intensity Matters

'Lambaste' implies more intensity than simply criticizing; it suggests a forceful and severe form of critique.

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Journalists lambasted the politician for breaking campaign promises.
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Public Context

When someone is 'lambasted in public', it means the criticism is done openly, often before an audience, and can be embarrassing.

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The director was publicly lambasted at the press conference.
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