definition of
excoriate

[1] #1 excoriate v. [condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate] express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated". wn

[2] #2 excoriate v. [chafe] tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck". wn