Flay and Slit

Flay

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

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

Slit

Slit verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
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Synonyms for Slit

Flay and slit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Slit".

Nearby Words: slice, slitting

Common collocations

man flay man slit man
forehead flay forehead slit forehead
skin flay skin slit skin
prisoners flay prisoners slit prisoners
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