Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lambast

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.79 in modern English

Syllables
lam-bast
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative form of lambaste.

British usage

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

lambasts (present, singular) lambasting (participle, present) lambasted (participle, past) lambasted (past)

Synonyms

call on the carpet take to task rebuke rag trounce lecture reprimand jaw dress down call down scold chide

Questions

What does lambast mean?
Alternative form of lambaste.

How to pronounce lambast

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