Excoriation and Libel

Excoriation

Excoriation noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.

Libel and excoriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Libel" instead a noun "Excoriation".

Nearby Words: excoriate, excoriated, excoriating

Libel

Libel noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Excoriation and libel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excoriation" instead a noun "Libel".

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled
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