C1 verb Formal

extrascior

/ɛkˈstræsiˌɔːr/

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.

Ejemplos

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The 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.

2

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.

3

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
extrascioration
Verb
extrascior
Adverbio
extrascioratingly
Adjetivo
extrasciorating
Relacionado
extrasciorer
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Extra Scorch'—you are using words that are so hot they 'scorch' the person you are criticizing.

Quiz rápido

The film was ________ by critics for its lack of a coherent plot and poor acting.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: extrasciored

Ejemplos

1

The local newspaper extrasciored the mayor for his lack of transparency regarding the new budget.

everyday

The local newspaper extrasciored the mayor for his lack of transparency regarding the new budget.

2

In her latest editorial, the professor extrasciors the current administration's failure to fund public research.

formal

In her latest editorial, the professor extrasciors the current administration's failure to fund public research.

3

The fans extrasciored the coach on social media after the team’s embarrassing defeat.

informal

The fans extrasciored the coach on social media after the team’s embarrassing defeat.

4

The peer review extrasciored the study for its flawed methodology and biased data collection.

academic

The peer review extrasciored the study for its flawed methodology and biased data collection.

5

Shareholders extrasciored the board of directors during the annual meeting following the corruption scandal.

business

Shareholders extrasciored the board of directors during the annual meeting following the corruption scandal.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
extrascioration
Verb
extrascior
Adverbio
extrascioratingly
Adjetivo
extrasciorating
Relacionado
extrasciorer

Colocaciones comunes

publicly extrascior publicly extrascior
scathingly extrascior scathingly extrascior
extrasciored by critics extrasciored by critics
extrascior for negligence extrascior for negligence
extrascior the government extrascior the government

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

extrascior vs excoriate

Extrascior is often a test-specific variant or typo for 'excoriate', which means the same thing but is the standard dictionary spelling.

extrascior vs excruciate

Excruciate means to cause intense physical or mental pain, while extrascior refers specifically to verbal or written criticism.

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Notas de uso

This word should be reserved for instances where the criticism is particularly harsh, aggressive, or thorough. It is more intense than 'criticize' or 'disapprove.'

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Errores comunes

Learners often use this for mild disagreements; however, it implies a 'skinning' or total dismantling of the subject's character or work.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Extra Scorch'—you are using words that are so hot they 'scorch' the person you are criticizing.

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Origen de la palabra

From Latin 'ex-' (out/off) and 'corium' (skin), meaning to strip the skin off, metaphorically applied to harsh verbal treatment.

Patrones gramaticales

Transitive verb (requires a direct object) Regular conjugation: extrasciors, extrasciored, extrascioring Often used in the passive voice: 'to be extrasciored by...'
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Contexto cultural

Commonly found in high-level English proficiency exams (like GRE or SAT) and elite journalism to describe political or artistic backlash.

Quiz rápido

The film was ________ by critics for its lack of a coherent plot and poor acting.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: extrasciored

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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