noun
a severe criticism or denunciation
verb
to criticize or berate severely; to flay or remove the skin from
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The critic proceeded to excoriate the author's latest novel in a scathing review.
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She really excoriated him for forgetting her birthday.
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The players were excoriated by the coach for their poor performance on the field.
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Her words seemed to excoriate his soul, leaving him feeling raw and exposed.