Excoriate definition
To denounce harshly.
verb
To censure strongly; denounce.
verb
The definition of excoriate is to chafe, abrade or wear off the skin.
A tight bracelet that rubs against your skin, chafing it and causing redness and irritation is an example of something that excoriates.
verb
To excoriate is defined as to condemn, criticize thoroughly or express strong disapproval.
When you thoroughly condemn a certain behavior, this is an example of a time when you excoriate.
verb
To tear, scrape, or wear off (the skin).
verb
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To criticize (something) harshly.
verb
To strip, scratch, or rub off the skin of; flay, abrade, chafe, etc.
verb
To tear, scrape, or wear off the skin.
verb
Origin of excoriate
- Middle English excoriaten from Latin excoriāre excoriāt- ex- ex- corium skin sker-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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