BASTE Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

baste

verb

Definition of baste

as in to scold

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings

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as in to lick

to strike repeatedly basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help

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Recent Examples of baste The utensils include a chef’s spatula, grill tongs, a digital temperature fork, a silicone basting brush, eight corn-on-the-cob holders, five skewers and a cleaning brush with an extra brush head. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 Three hours at medium low heat with an adobada marinade, basting every hour or so. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Martorano practices the bespoke art at its most traditional with custom paper patterns and basted fittings for each garment. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 Starting at the hour-and-a-half mark, baste the ribs every 45 minutes for the next three hours with the mopping sauce. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for baste

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For over a year, the White House has scolded and threatened the Smithsonian.

— Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Some intergenerational sparring ensues, as Kevin scolds Arthur for his more outré boomer comments, and Arthur in turn sneers at his grandson’s millennial lameness.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of scold

Verb

Owners should also watch for licking that is sudden, persistent or severe enough to cause hair loss or skin damage.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Photos like the one below show children licking massive ice blocks for a slight reprieve from the summer heat.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of lick

Verb

Today, young people are increasingly frustrated with the hypocrisy of politicians lecturing them about the virtues of voting while in practice facilitating disengagement.

— David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Those experiences deepen understanding in ways that lectures and memorization alone rarely can.

— Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lecture

Verb

Wasserman Schultz was sharply criticized by Black community leaders and the other four candidates, who are all African American, for running in this district.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Ba's novels explored women caught between traditional upbringing and modern aspirations, criticizing polygamy, widespread in the country, and patriarchy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticize

Verb

Spencer Pratt, the former Republican candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, also reprimanded Khanna for pushing the statewide wealth tax while enriching himself.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
She was later reprimanded by an ethics committee but earned plaudits from Democratic allies and voting rights for her demonstration.

— Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reprimand

Verb

If a recipe calls for 1 cup (unwhipped) whipping cream, substitute 2 cups whipped dessert topping, such as Cool Whip.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
The first drops of espresso are vigorously whipped with sugar into a thick espumita froth inside the cup, before the rest is poured in, causing the caramelly-brown foam to rise to the top.

— Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of whip

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