lam·baste or lam·bast 
/ˌlæmˈbeɪst, ˌlæmˈbæst/ verb
lam·bastes or lam·basts; lam·bast·ed; lam·bast·ing /ˌlæmˈbeɪst, ˌlæmˈbæst/ verb [+ obj] : to criticize (someone or something) very harshly
▪ The coach lambasted the team for its poor play. ▪ They wrote several letters lambasting the new law.
▪ The coach lambasted the team for its poor play. ▪ They wrote several letters lambasting the new law.
