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denounce vs excoriate

excoriate vs denounce

denounce and excoriate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denounce No No Yes No
excoriate No No Yes No
As verbs, excoriate is a hyponym of denounce; that is, excoriate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denounce:
  • denounce: speak out against
  • excoriate: express strong disapproval of
Other hyponyms of denounce include fulminate, rail, condemn, decry, objurgate, reprobate.
denounce (verb) excoriate (verb)
speak out against express strong disapproval of
give away information about somebody tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
announce the termination of, as of treaties
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Difference between denounce and excoriate

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