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Excoriate Definition & Meaning

excoriate
verb
  1. express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
  2. tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck"

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What does excoriate mean?
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"
What part of speech is excoriate?
Excoriate is a verb.
How many definitions does excoriate have?
Excoriate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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