Flay and Wreck

Flay

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

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

Wreck

Wreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.

Flay and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flay" instead a verb "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

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Common collocations

people flay people wreck people
someone flay someone wreck someone
anyone flay anyone wreck anyone
ships flay ships wreck ships
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