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excoriation

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Excoriation (noun) means the act of stripping the skin from something.

noun
1
The act of stripping the skin from something.
2
A sore patch of skin that has been scraped or rubbed away.
3
A harsh, severe criticism aimed at someone.
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What is the meaning of excoriation?
"excoriation" (noun) means the act of stripping the skin from something.
What is another word for excoriation?
Other words for "excoriation" include abrasion, scratch, scrape.
What are the different meanings of excoriation?
"excoriation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of stripping the skin from something; 2. A sore patch of skin that has been scraped or rubbed away; 3. A harsh, severe criticism aimed at someone.

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