Approve and Flay

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Approve verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Flay is an antonym for approve.

Nearby Words: approval, approbation, approving, approvingly, approvement

Flay verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Usage example: her husband flayed her constantly for her incessant shopping

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Approve is an antonym for flay.

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