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excoriate

verb

/ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

Meaning

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.

denounce, criticize, condemn, attack, rebuke

praise, compliment, approve

excoriated in press, excoriate harshly, excoriate government

to go beyond a limit or expectation

To make something less intense or severe; to relieve or reduce.

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.

to be afraid of something; to feel anxiety about something that might happen

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement