verb

excoriate

Excoriate (verb) means to remove the skin and/or fur of, to flay, to skin.

verb

To remove the skin and/or fur of, to flay, to skin.

To wear off the skin of; to chafe.

To strongly condemn or criticize.

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Etymology

First attested in the first part of the 15ᵗʰ century, in Middle English; inherited from Middle English *excoriaten (only attested in its past participle), borrowed from Late Latin excoriātus perfect passive participle of excoriō (“to take the skin or hide off, flay, skin”), from ex- (“out off, from”) + corium (“hide, skin”) + -ō. Regular participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English, later archaic.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of excoriate?

"excoriate" (verb) means to remove the skin and/or fur of, to flay, to skin.

What are the different meanings of excoriate?

"excoriate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To remove the skin and/or fur of, to flay, to skin; 2. To wear off the skin of; to chafe; 3. To strongly condemn or criticize.