EXCORIATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

excoriation

noun

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. — 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

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These measures attracted widespread international condemnation, with several countries and the United Nations criticizing the Taliban’s treatment of women.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Settlers have surrounded three Palestinian houses for more than a week, trapping families inside as Israeli troops declare a closed military zone and Washington issues an unusually sharp condemnation.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of condemnation

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Under the Premier League’s general disciplinary rules, its board can issue a reprimand, impose a fine of up to £100,000 through its summary jurisdiction or refer an alleged breach to an independent commission.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The internal affairs investigator recommended a verbal reprimand, which was approved by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reprimand

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While that censure failed, the recall effort is still pending.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Whether Tlaib is motivated by animus toward Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz for their censure votes and condemnations of her rhetoric, or by support for their progressive opponents Larkin and Manley — or a combination — is unknown.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

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