Blast and Flay

Blast

Blast verb - To cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive.

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Flay and blast are semantically related. in lambaste topic. In some cases you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Blast", when it comes to topics like reprimand, criticize.

Nearby Words: blasted, blasting, blaster

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

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

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Common collocations

person	blast person	flay person
friend	blast friend	flay friend
man	blast man	flay man
people	blast people	flay people
Other words: someone, anyone, opponent, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

These include Mind Blast (causing an explosion of shadow magic inside the enemy's brain), Mind Flay (slashing at the enemy's brain with shadow magic whips), Mind Sear (burns the opponent's brain with shadow magic) and the classic Mind Control.

Source: Mind Rape / Video Games

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