1. the act of severely criticizing or condemning someone or something harshly
Usage: most common sense; figurative use
2. a raw or abraded area of skin; damage to the skin caused by rubbing or scraping
Usage: medical or literal sense

Examples

• The newspaper's excoriation of the mayor's policies sparked public debate.
• Critics launched an excoriation of the film for its poor dialogue and weak plot.
• The coach's excoriation of the team's performance motivated them to practice harder.
• The excoriation on his knee required careful cleaning and bandaging.
• Her speech was a scathing excoriation of corporate greed.
• The excoriation caused by the tight shoes made walking painful.