Flay and Fret

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

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

Fret verb - To make sore by continued rubbing.

Usage example: the stiff, starchy collar was fretting my neck, and I couldn't wait to change out of that costume

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Flay and fret are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork

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