Flay and Mock

Flay

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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Synonyms for Flay

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

Mock

Mock verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

Flay and mock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Mock".

Nearby Words: mockery, mocking, mocked, mocker, mockingly

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Common collocations

man flay man mock man
people flay people mock people
someone flay someone mock someone
anyone flay anyone mock anyone
Other words: opponent, son, enemies.
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