Flay and Hit

Flay

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

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

Hit

Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Flay and hit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Hit".

Nearby Word: hitting

Common collocations

people flay people hit people
someone flay someone hit someone
anyone flay anyone hit anyone
opponent flay opponent hit opponent
Other words: enemies.

Both words in one sentence

  • Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Gainaxing: Murrue every time the Archangel takes a nasty hit, eventually joined by Natarle and Flay in the last few episodes.
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