Excoriate
verb
To criticize someone very harshly.
The critics excoriated the film for its lack of originality.
Usage tips
Formal
excoriate in public,excoriate for mistakes,excoriate in a review
verb
To strip the skin or other outer layer from something.
The doctor warned that the burn would excoriate the skin badly.
Usage tips
Neutral
excoriate the wound,excoriate the skin,excoriate due to friction
verb
To criticize someone very harshly.
The critics excoriated the film for its lack of originality.
Usage tips
Formal
excoriate in public,excoriate for mistakes,excoriate in a review
verb
To strip the skin or other outer layer from something.
The doctor warned that the burn would excoriate the skin badly.
Usage tips
Neutral
excoriate the wound,excoriate the skin,excoriate due to friction
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Critique
Often used in reviews
The critics' excoriation of the film drew a lot of attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Commonly found in formal reviews
Excoriate should be used in contexts needing strong criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Carries a strong negative connotation
Try to avoid excoriating language in casual conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Critique
Often used in reviews
The critics' excoriation of the film drew a lot of attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Commonly found in formal reviews
Excoriate should be used in contexts needing strong criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Carries a strong negative connotation
Try to avoid excoriating language in casual conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Critique
Often used in reviews
The critics' excoriation of the film drew a lot of attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Use
Commonly found in formal reviews
Excoriate should be used in contexts needing strong criticism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Carries a strong negative connotation
Try to avoid excoriating language in casual conversation.
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