English noun: excoriation | |||
1. | excoriation (state) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off | ||
Synonyms | abrasion, scrape, scratch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lesion, wound | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | graze, rope burn | ||
2. | excoriation (communication) severe censure | ||
Broader (hypernym) | denouncement, denunciation | ||