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1. (v.t.) excoriate
to denounce or berate severely:
He was excoriated for his mistakes.
2. excoriate
to strip off or remove the skin from.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < LL excoriātus, ptp. of excoriāre to strip, skin)
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1. (verb) condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate
express strong disapproval of
"We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
2. (verb) chafe, excoriate
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
"This leash chafes the dog's neck"
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