decry vs excoriate

decry and excoriate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
decry	No	No	Yes	No
excoriate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, decry and excoriate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of decry include condemn, objurgate, reprobate.

decry (verb)	excoriate (verb)
express strong disapproval of	express strong disapproval of
	tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading