Flay and Reproach

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

Reproach

Reproach verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: our neighbor loudly reproached us for tromping through his yard

Flay and reproach are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Reproach".

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Reproach and Flay. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flay/reproach
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