Flay and Malign

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

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

Malign verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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Flay and malign are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Malign".

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