Flay and Lick

Flay

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

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

Lick

Lick verb - To strike repeatedly.

Flay and lick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Lick".

Nearby Words: licked, licking

Common collocations

man flay man lick man
people flay people lick people
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