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I believe the answer is:

lambasted

(Other definitions for lambasted that I've seen before include "Tore strips off" , "Made blast (anag) - reprimanded" , "Thrashed" , "Roasted" , "Belts Adam (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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