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EXCORIATES Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word excoriates. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word excoriates. (close relations)
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berates
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

castigates
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censures
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastises
verbv
verb

• censure severely

condemns
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

criticizes
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

denounces
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

rebukes
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimands
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaches
nounn
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scolds
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

upbraids
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

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

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

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 EXCORIATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excoriates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
abrade abrase corrade denounce
Phrases (2)
rub downrub off

Alternatives for BERATES

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