Lambasting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lambasting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of lambast.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of lambast.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of lambaste
- A harsh reprimand.
- A beating or thrashing.
Example Sentences
Republicans, churches, and moneyed interests were the chief recipients of these lambastings, along with blacks and anyone responsible for bringing the Philippine Islands under American control.
Word Forms
- lambastings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scold, lecture, flog, cane, jaw, rag.
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