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Definition of excoriate



Overview of verb excoriate

The verb excoriate has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate

(express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated")

2. chafe, excoriate

(tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck")