extrascior
To criticize or censure someone or something with extreme severity, effectively 'stripping away' their reputation or defense. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe a scathing review or a public denouncement of behavior or policy.
Exemples
3 sur 5The local newspaper extrasciored the mayor for his lack of transparency regarding the new budget.
The local newspaper extrasciored the mayor for his lack of transparency regarding the new budget.
In her latest editorial, the professor extrasciors the current administration's failure to fund public research.
In her latest editorial, the professor extrasciors the current administration's failure to fund public research.
The fans extrasciored the coach on social media after the team’s embarrassing defeat.
The fans extrasciored the coach on social media after the team’s embarrassing defeat.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Extra Scorch'—you are using words that are so hot they 'scorch' the person you are criticizing.
Quiz rapide
The film was ________ by critics for its lack of a coherent plot and poor acting.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : extrasciored
Exemples
The local newspaper extrasciored the mayor for his lack of transparency regarding the new budget.
everydayThe local newspaper extrasciored the mayor for his lack of transparency regarding the new budget.
In her latest editorial, the professor extrasciors the current administration's failure to fund public research.
formalIn her latest editorial, the professor extrasciors the current administration's failure to fund public research.
The fans extrasciored the coach on social media after the team’s embarrassing defeat.
informalThe fans extrasciored the coach on social media after the team’s embarrassing defeat.
The peer review extrasciored the study for its flawed methodology and biased data collection.
academicThe peer review extrasciored the study for its flawed methodology and biased data collection.
Shareholders extrasciored the board of directors during the annual meeting following the corruption scandal.
businessShareholders extrasciored the board of directors during the annual meeting following the corruption scandal.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
extrasciored to the bone
criticized in an extremely deep and painful way
scathingly extrasciored
criticized in a harshly critical manner
extrascior the policy
to tear down a specific policy or rule
Souvent confondu avec
Extrascior is often a test-specific variant or typo for 'excoriate', which means the same thing but is the standard dictionary spelling.
Excruciate means to cause intense physical or mental pain, while extrascior refers specifically to verbal or written criticism.
Notes d'usage
This word should be reserved for instances where the criticism is particularly harsh, aggressive, or thorough. It is more intense than 'criticize' or 'disapprove.'
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use this for mild disagreements; however, it implies a 'skinning' or total dismantling of the subject's character or work.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'Extra Scorch'—you are using words that are so hot they 'scorch' the person you are criticizing.
Origine du mot
From Latin 'ex-' (out/off) and 'corium' (skin), meaning to strip the skin off, metaphorically applied to harsh verbal treatment.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Commonly found in high-level English proficiency exams (like GRE or SAT) and elite journalism to describe political or artistic backlash.
Quiz rapide
The film was ________ by critics for its lack of a coherent plot and poor acting.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : extrasciored
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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