excoriate

/ɛkskˈɔːɹɪˌeɪt/

/ɛkˈskɔɹiˌeɪt/

to excoriate

MAIN VERB

to severely condemn through a harsh verbal criticism or attack

synonyms : condemn

tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

synonyms : chafe

Examples

1. She would excoriate bankers and their bonuses and their practices.

2. He was excoriated.

3. In this particular sentencing hearing, the judge excoriated the DOJ.

4. In an emergency debate yesterday, members of Parliament of both parties excoriated Murdoch and his newspaper.