excoriate

Example Sentences

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But the judge gave Baca three years, excoriating him for abusing the public trust.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the chastening defeat by world number nine Rybakina, who hit the Briton off court with a flurry of excoriating winners, was a reminder of how she still needs to improve.

From BBC

In case anyone missed the viral video that has made him something of a folk hero to many in D.C. and around the country, Dunn loudly excoriated a small group of U.S.

From Salon

Aid groups and governments have excoriated the GHF’s efforts as paltry, inefficient and haphazard.

From Los Angeles Times

Encouraged to reveal themselves “authentically,” stars can find themselves prodded by fans to comment on current events and excoriated when they refuse or respond in a way that certain followers consider insincere or politically incorrect.

From Los Angeles Times