correct vs lambast

correct is an adjective but lambast is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No
lambast	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, lambast is a hypernym of correct; that is, lambast is a word with a broader meaning than correct:

correct (adjective)	lambast (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

correct (verb)	lambast (verb)
treat a defect	censure severely or angrily
make right or correct	beat with a cane
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for