Definitions for excoriate

Definitions for (verb) excoriate

Main entry: reprobate, excoriate, objurgate, decry, condemn

Definition: express strong disapproval of

Usage: We condemn the racism in South Africa; These ideas were reprobated


Main entry: chafe, excoriate

Definition: tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

Usage: This leash chafes the dog's neck


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