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Meaning of excoriates
The primary meaning of the word "excoriates" is to criticize or condemn severely.
Etymology of excoriates
The word "excoriates" comes from the Latin "excoriatus", which is the past participle of "excoriare", meaning to strip or flay the skin from
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and verbal attacks, with the former referring to the removal of skin and the latter to severe criticism
Synonyms
denounces
criticizes
condemns
censures
castigates
chastises
rebukes
reproaches
scolds
upbraids
lambasts
excoriates
berates
reviles
vilifies
abuses
attacks
blasts
pillories
flays
scourges
lashes
flagellates
mutilates
damages
harms
injuries
wounds
lacerates
tears
rips
slashes
gashes
cuts
slashes
mutilates
disfigures
defaces
Definitions
- To censure or condemn strongly, typically in public
- * To remove the skin from, or to strip away the outer layer of something
Usage Examples
- The politician's opponent excoriates her for her stance on the issue
- * The critic excoriates the film for its poor acting and weak plot