excoriate
verb (used with object)
to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally.
have been excoriating
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present perfect progressiveof excoriate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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States that have resisted the commission have been excoriating in their responses, which is great.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2017
