Is it lambast or lambaste?
“Lambaste” is a fine old word, meaning literally “to assault violently, to beat severely,” and figuratively “to criticize or scold sharply.” It’s also spelled “lambast,” and although the preferred pronunciation at the moment seems to be “lam-BASTE” (as if you were basting a lamb roast), “lam-BAST” is OK too.
How do you pronounce lambaste in England?
What is the meaning of lambaste?
transitive verb. 1 : to assault violently : beat, whip. 2 : to attack verbally : censure critics lambasted his performance.