excoriation
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ˈɛks
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shēn
/ɛkskˌɔːɹɪˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "excoriation"in English

Excoriation
01

the action or process of severely criticizing someone or something harshly through verbal attack

Examples
Employees feared the yearly performance reviews would involve public excoriation of their faults.
02

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

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