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excoriate   (Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 IkˋskorIˏet,-ˋskɒr- 〕

Pronunciation

〔 eksˊkɒːrieit,iks- 〕


Overview of verb excoriate

The verb excoriate has 2 senses


  • condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate -- (express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated")

  • chafe, excoriate -- (tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck")