excoriate (v.)

  1. express strong disapproval of; We condemn the racism in South Africa; These ideas were reprobated

    [ Syn: condemn , reprobate , decry , objurgate ]

  2. tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; This leash chafes the dogs neck

    [ Syn: chafe ]

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