excoriating

Meanings

• Verb

  Inflicting severe criticism or pain upon someone or something.

• Adjective

  Causing great pain or suffering.

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Synonyms

abrade , chafe , flay , condemn , disparage , reprobate , tear a strip off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excoriating
exasperating , inciting , provoking , stimulating

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Variants

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excoriate , excoriated , excoriates , excoriating , excoriation , excoriations

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Forms

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excoriates, excoriatingly, excoriator, excoriators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'excoriare' which means 'to strip the bark off' or 'to flay'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'excoriating' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. Excoriating criticism can be both constructive and destructive, depending on the intent and delivery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criticism: Excoriating refers to severe criticism or harsh judgment.

2. Pain: Excoriating can also refer to intense physical or emotional pain.

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Culture

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The word 'excoriating' has been used extensively in literature to describe intense criticism or severe pain. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the word to describe the pain she feels when she realizes her husband's guilt. In music, the term is used metaphorically to describe the intense emotional impact of certain pieces.

How to Memorize "excoriating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation being subjected to intense criticism or pain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of intense criticism or pain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ex-Cor-Iate' to remember the meaning: Excoriate means to strip or flay, just like a person being criticized or feeling pain.

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