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excoriation vs scratch

scratch vs excoriation

excoriation and scratch both are nouns.

excoriation is not a verb while scratch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excoriation Yes No No No
scratch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, excoriation and scratch are synonyms defined as:
  • excoriation and scratch: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Other synonyms of excoriation include abrasion, scrape.
excoriation (noun) scratch (noun)
severe censure an indication of damage
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off (golf) a handicap of zero strokes
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
informal terms for money
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
excoriation (verb) scratch (verb)
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
cause friction
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
gather (money or other resources) together over time
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Difference between excoriation and scratch

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