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lambast vs criticize

criticize vs lambast

lambast and criticize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lambast No No Yes No
criticize No No Yes No
As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of lambast; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than lambast:
  • lambast: censure severely or angrily
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of lambast include criticise, knock, pick apart.
lambast (verb) criticize (verb)
censure severely or angrily find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
beat with a cane act as a critic
Difference between lambast and criticize

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