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to excoriate
01
to severely condemn through a harsh verbal criticism or attack
Examples
In his blistering monologue, the pundit excoriated the politicians for their hypocrisy and lies.
Activists excoriate oil companies for denying the realities of climate change.
02
to damage or remove the skin by abrasion
Examples
The rough rope excoriated his hands during the climb.
Scraping against the rock excoriated her knees.
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