excoriate

• Heftig und scharf kritisieren, oft öffentlich; auch: jemanden oder etwas schonungslos verurteilen. Wörtlich bedeutet es auch, die Haut abzuziehen oder abzuschürfen.

A verb used to express the act of criticizing someone or something severely and harshly.

1. Criticize severelyC2formal

   To criticize someone or something very harshly and publicly.

   Scharf kritisieren

   • The critic excoriated the director's latest film in his review.
   • The senator was excoriated by the press for his controversial remarks.
   • The editorial excoriated the government's handling of the crisis.

   Synonymeberateblastcastigatecensuredenouncelambasterevilesavageslamvilify

   Antonymeapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Damage or remove skinC2formal

   To strip off or damage the outer layer of skin, usually by rubbing or abrasion.

   Haut abschürfen

   • The harsh chemicals excoriated the patient's skin.
   • The fall excoriated his knee on the rough pavement.
   • The doctor treated the excoriated area with antiseptic.

   Synonymeabradechafeflaygrazepeelrub offscrapeskin