excoriate meaning
UK US /ɛkˈskɔrieɪt/ 4 syllables
excoriate (verb): express strong disapproval of.
excoriate has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
excoriate as a verb
- express strong disapproval of
- We condemn the racism in South Africa
- These ideas were reprobated
Synonyms: condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate
Type of: denounce
Related forms: excoriation
- tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
- This leash chafes the dog's neck
Synonyms: chafe
Type of: abrade
Related forms: excoriation
How to pronounce excoriate
excoriate is pronounced /ɛkˈskɔrieɪt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
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