Flay and Whack

Flay

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

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

Whack

Whack verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Synonyms for Whack

Flay and whack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Whack".

Nearby Words: whacked, whacking, whacky, whacker

Common collocations

friend flay friend whack friend
people flay people whack people
someone flay someone whack someone
bear flay bear whack bear
Other words: opponent, enemies.
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