Definitions
excoriate
- Describing a harsh criticism or rebuke of someone's actions or behavior. - Referring to the act of severely scolding or reprimanding someone for their mistakes or wrongdoings. - Talking about the act of condemning or censuring someone publicly for their actions.
- Describing a severe and public criticism or punishment for someone's actions or behavior. - Referring to the act of reprimanding or punishing someone harshly for their mistakes or wrongdoings. - Talking about the act of condemning or criticizing someone strongly for their actions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to harsh criticism or punishment.
- 2Both words are used to describe a negative response to someone's actions or behavior.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a public condemnation or censure of someone.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Excoriate is more commonly used in informal contexts, while castigate is more formal and often used in legal or academic settings.
- 2Intensity: Castigate is generally considered more severe than excoriate and implies a stronger condemnation or punishment.
- 3Connotation: Excoriate has a connotation of anger or frustration, while castigate has a connotation of disapproval or disappointment.
- 4Usage in literature: Excoriate is more commonly used in modern literature, while castigate is more commonly used in classic literature.
Remember this!
Excoriate and castigate are synonyms that both refer to harsh criticism or punishment. However, castigate is generally considered more severe and formal than excoriate, and has a connotation of disapproval or disappointment. Excoriate, on the other hand, is more informal and has a connotation of anger or frustration.
