Defeat and Flay

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Defeat verb - To achieve a victory over.

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

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

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

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