as in condemnation
an often public or formal expression of disapproval
the recent excoriation of dumbed-down textbooks by a panel of educators
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Recent Examples of excoriation
If Trump is at all interested in avoiding further excoriation at home, brevity must be his priority.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
There’ve been the usual marches around the country, signs, excoriations from members of Congress, all under the same umbrella of resistance.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
There’ve been the usual marches around the country, signs, excoriations from members of Congress, all under the same umbrella of resistance.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excoriation
Noun
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Reporting on this new policy prompted public condemnation as well as a letter of inquiry from senior House Republicans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill drew swift condemnation from rights groups and Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jordan, who has served as a circuit judge since 2011, could face a public reprimand for his actions.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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If the ethics charges are upheld, the congresswoman could face a humiliating report, a public reprimand like censure or even expulsion from the House.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In April, the committee will recommend a punishment to be voted on by the full House, something that could range from a censure, removal from committees, or expulsion itself.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Ethics Committee will now hold a meeting to discuss potential consequences, and the matter could come up for full House vote on her censure or expulsion.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Excoriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excoriation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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