1. to criticize or scold harshly and severely

Examples

• The coach lambastes players who miss practice without excuse.
• The editorial lambastes the mayor’s handling of the budget crisis.
• She lambastes her opponent’s policies during the debate.
• The critic lambastes the movie as poorly written and badly acted.
• The teacher lambastes students who cheat on exams.
• The senator lambastes the proposed legislation in his speech.