excoriation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval the recent excoriation of dumbed-down textbooks by a panel of educators Synonyms commination, condemnation, denunciation, censure, objurgation, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, riot act, strictureRelated Words 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, panNear Antonyms acclamation, honor, tribute; encomium, eulogy, panegyric, plaudit(s), praise; approval, blessing, sanctionAntonyms citation, commendation, endorsement (also indorsement)