excoriate

Example Sentences

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He has excoriated federal officials for erroneously linking vaccines to autism, warning that the administration is endangering the lives of infants and young children in scaling back childhood vaccine recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times

“Rebel English Academy” reprises the excoriating humor of that debut, but only erratically.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another judge separately excoriated Halligan for continuing to identify herself as U.S. attorney, despite the November ruling that found her appointment unlawful.

From The Wall Street Journal

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