Flay and Rebuke

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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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Rebuke and flay are semantically related. in criticize topic. In some cases you can use "Rebuke" instead a verb "Flay".

Rebuke verb - To criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault.

Usage example: the father was forced to rebuke his son for the spendthrift ways he had adopted since arriving at college

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Flay and rebuke are semantically related. You can use "Flay" instead a verb "Rebuke".

Nearby Words: rebuked, rebuking

people	flay people	rebuke people
anyone	flay anyone	rebuke anyone

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