Excoriate Definition
excoriate
verb
- express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
- tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck"
Words that rhyme with excoriate
Usage tips for "excoriate"
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