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(ex-co-ri-ate) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to criticize someone very harshly.

Example Sentence

Incensed storeowners excoriated the mayor for the town's cleaning efforts.

More Example Sentences

Friends should support each other not excoriate.

Synonyms

scold; chastise; rebuke

Antonyms

compliment; laud; praise

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Rhymes

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