Flay and Laud

Opposite meaning words

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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Laud is an antonym for flay in criticize topic.

Laud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Flay is an antonym for laud.

Nearby Words: laudation, laudable, lauded, laudably, lauding

flay someone

laud someone

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