Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excoriate
verb
/ˌɛkˈskɔː.ri.eɪt/
Definition
To criticize someone or something very severely.
Examples
- The reviewer did not hold back and chose to excoriate the film for its poor plot.
- In her speech, she excoriated the lack of action on climate change.
- He felt the need to excoriate his colleague after the meeting for not doing their part.
Meaning
Excoriate means to express strong disapproval or to harshly criticize a person or an idea.
Synonyms
- censure
- criticize
- denounce
- rebuke
- upbraid
