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Meaning of excoriate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

excoriate

Pronunciation:/ɪkˈskoʊɹ.iˌeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To wear off the skin of; to chafe or flay.

    Synonyms:abradechafeflay

  2. To strongly denounce or censure.

    Synonyms:condemndisparagereprobatetear a strip off
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/excoriate

Related words

decryobjurgatecondemnabradeassailflayexulceratediscruciate