Dictionary

1. (

• condemn ,
• reprobate ,
• decry ,
• objurgate ,
• excoriate

) express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated" ;

2. (

• chafe ,
• excoriate

) tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading; "This leash chafes the dog's neck" ;