Excoriated is a verb meaning to severely criticize or berate someone, or to have scraped or worn away the surface of something, typically skin or tissue. In use, it often conveys harsh verbal condemnation or a literal removal of a superficial layer, usually in medical or figurative contexts. The pronunciation emphasizes a stressed second syllable, with clear articulation of the “-ex-” prefix and final “-ated” ending.
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