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LAMBASTING Synonyms

There are 44 synonyms of the word lambasting. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word lambasting. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LAMBASTING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

attacking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• disposed to attack

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

hammering
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

bashing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vigorous blow

• an uproarious party

verb

• hit hard

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizing
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denouncing
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

excoriating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

vilifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For LAMBASTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lambasting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
beat criticise criticize knock
Phrases (2)
pick apartwork over

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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