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excoriate vs denounce

denounce vs excoriate

excoriate and denounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excoriate No No Yes No
denounce No No Yes No
As verbs, denounce is a hypernym of excoriate; that is, denounce is a word with a broader meaning than excoriate:
  • excoriate: express strong disapproval of
  • denounce: speak out against
excoriate (verb) denounce (verb)
express strong disapproval of speak out against
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading give away information about somebody
announce the termination of, as of treaties
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Difference between excoriate and denounce

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