Bludgeon
Bludgeon verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Flay and bludgeon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Bludgeon".
Nearby Words: bludgeoned, bludgeoning
Flay
Flay verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
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