"excoriated" in the verb sense
1. condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate
express strong disapproval of
"We condemn the racism in South Africa"
"These ideas were reprobated"
2. chafe, excoriate
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
"This leash chafes the dog's neck"
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