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excoriation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of excoriation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval
  • the judge's excoriation of the lawyer's incompetent defense
Synonyms of excoriation

censure, commination, condemnation, denunciation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, stricture
Words Related to excoriation

admonishment, admonition, castigation, chastisement, damnation, punishment, remonstrance

business, devil, dressing-down, lash, lecture, lesson, rap, scolding, talking-to, tongue-lashing

belittlement, criticism, deprecation, depreciation, disparagement, pan
Near Antonyms of excoriation

acclamation, honor, tribute

encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise

approval, blessing, sanction
Antonyms of excoriation

citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)

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