Meaning of excoriate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪkˈskɔriˌeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    excoriate

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin excoriat-‘skinned’, from the verb excoriare, from ex-‘out, from’ + corium‘skin, hide’

    Definitions

    1. express strong disapproval of

    Examples

    • « We condemn the racism in South Africa »
    • « These ideas were reprobated »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

    Examples

    • « This leash chafes the dog's neck »

    Derived terms

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