Associations to the word «Excoriate»
Noun
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Wiktionary
EXCORIATE, verb. (transitive) To wear off the skin of; to chafe or flay.
EXCORIATE, verb. (transitive) To strongly denounce or censure.
Dictionary definition
EXCORIATE, verb. Express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated".
EXCORIATE, verb. Tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck".
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?