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IPA /læmˈbæst/

To criticise someone or something very strongly.

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The reviewer lambasted the film for its weak story.

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IPA /həˈræŋ/

To speak at someone for a long time in an angry or strongly critical way.

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He harangued his brother for leaving the kitchen in a mess.

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IPA /ɪkˈskɔːrieɪt/

To criticise someone or something very harshly, often by pointing out serious faults or failures in an angry way.

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The journalist excoriated the government’s response as slow and incompetent.

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