Belittle and Flay

Belittle

Belittle verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Flay and belittle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Belittle".

Nearby Word: belittling

Flay

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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Synonyms for Flay

Belittle and flay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belittle" instead a verb "Flay".

Common collocations

people belittle people flay people
anyone belittle anyone flay anyone
victims belittle victims flay victims
prisoners belittle prisoners flay prisoners
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