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LAMBASTE
cane, flog, lambaste, lambast
(verb) beat with a cane
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
lambaste (third-person singular simple present lambastes, present participle lambasting, simple past and past participle lambasted)
To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
Synonyms: berate, scold, tell off, Thesaurus:criticize
(dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.
Synonyms: beat, hit, thrash, Thesaurus:hit
Anagrams
• blastema, labmates
Source: Wiktionary
Lam*baste", v. t. Etym: [Lam + baste to beat.]
Definition: To beat severely. [Low] Nares.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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