Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskɔriˌeɪt/
noun a severe criticism or denunciation
A1 The excoriate on my knee is healing slowly.
A2 She applied a soothing cream to the excoriate on her arm.
B1 The doctor recommended keeping the excoriate clean and covered.
B2 The excoriate from the burn required medical attention.
C1 The excoriate on his back was a result of a severe allergic reaction.
C2 The excoriate on her face was a painful reminder of the accident.
verb to criticize or berate severely; to flay or remove the skin from
A1 The teacher excoriated the student for not doing their homework.
A2 She excoriated her friend for spreading rumors about her.
B1 The manager excoriated the employee for making a costly mistake.
B2 The journalist excoriated the government for its lack of transparency.
C1 The critic excoriated the film for its poor acting and plot.
C2 The author excoriated the publisher for changing the ending of her book without permission.
formal The critic proceeded to excoriate the author's latest novel in a scathing review.
informal She really excoriated him for forgetting her birthday.
slang The players were excoriated by the coach for their poor performance on the field.
figurative Her words seemed to excoriate his soul, leaving him feeling raw and exposed.
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