Flay and Work over

Flay

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

Work over

Work over verb - To strike repeatedly.

Flay and work over are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Work over".
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