Flay and Revile

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

Revile and flay are semantically related in upbraid topic. In some cases you can use "Revile" instead a verb "Flay", when it comes to topics like criticize.

Revile verb - Spread negative information about.

Flay and revile are semantically related in criticize topic. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Revile".