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EXCORIATE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word excoriate. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word excoriate. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for EXCORIATE

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condemn
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastise
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

denounce
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

revile
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

scold
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

chafe
verbv
noun

• soreness and warmth caused by friction

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• feel extreme irritation or anger

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• cause friction

• warm by rubbing, as with the hands

reprobate
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person without moral scruples

adjective satellite

• deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good

verb

• reject (documents) as invalid

• abandon to eternal damnation

• express strong disapproval of

abrade
verbv
verb

• wear away

• rub hard or scrub

disparage
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

flay
verbv
verb

• strip the skin off

decry
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

objurgate
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• censure severely

Best Hypernyms For EXCORIATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excoriate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
denounce abrade abrase blame censure chastise condemn corrade criticize rebuke reprimand reproach
Phrases (2)
rub downrub off

Alternatives for CONDEMN

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