Flay and Shear

Flay

Flay verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
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Shear and flay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shear" instead a verb "Flay".

Shear

Shear verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Synonyms for Shear

Flay and shear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Shear".

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing
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