excoriating Definition
- 1to criticize or berate severely
- 2to damage or remove the skin by rubbing or scraping
Using excoriating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "excoriating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The film critic excoriated the new movie for its poor plot and acting.
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The rough fabric of the shirt excoriated his skin.
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The politician was excoriated in the press for his controversial statements.
excoriating Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for excoriating
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Summary: excoriating in Brief
The verb 'excoriating' [ik-skohr-ee-ey-ting] means to severely criticize or berate someone or something, or to damage or remove the skin by rubbing or scraping. Examples include 'The film critic excoriated the new movie for its poor plot and acting,' and 'The rough fabric of the shirt excoriated his skin.' Synonyms include 'condemn,' 'castigate,' and 'rebuke.'
