excoriations
Raw, scraped areas
Excoriations are areas where skin has been scraped, scratched, or worn away.
In medical contexts, the term often describes self-inflicted skin damage from compulsive scratching or picking: The patient presented with multiple excoriations on her forearms.
Figuratively, excoriation means harsh criticism or denunciation: The editorial was an excoriation of the mayor's policies.
Superficial skin damage
- scrapesShallow surface injuries
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- lacerationsIrregular torn wounds
- scratchesShallow marks from abrasion
sores · grazes · ulcerations · cuts · gashes · raw skin · scabs · open wounds
Formal accusations or criticisms
- rebukesCriticizes sharply for wrongdoing
- censuresFormally expresses strong disapproval
- condemnationsFormal expressions of strong disapproval
- castigationsSevere criticisms or scoldings
reproaches · tirades · diatribes · lambastings · vituperation · invective · harsh criticism · fulminations
abrasions
Superficial skin damage
- scrapesShallow surface injuries
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- lacerationsIrregular torn wounds
scratches · sores · grazes · ulcerations · cuts · gashes · raw skin · scabs · open wounds · chafing
denunciations
Formal accusations or criticisms
- rebukesCriticizes sharply for wrongdoing
- censuresFormally expresses strong disapproval
- condemnationsFormal expressions of strong disapproval
castigations · reproaches · tirades · diatribes · lambastings · vituperation · invective · harsh criticism · fulminations · harangues
scratching
Raking with nails
- pruritusMedical term for itching
excoriationspraise
Expression of approval
commendations · accolades · laudations · encomiums · panegyrics