excoriation | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off | |
Synonyms: | scratch scrape abrasion | |
Related terms: | wound graze rope_burn scratch scrape rub chafe abrade | |
2. | [ noun ] severe censure | |
Related terms: | denunciation condemn | |
Similar spelling: |
exhortation excoriate exhortatory |