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Flay
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Simple meaning
What does Flay mean?
To strip skin or criticize harshly.
Dictionary definition
To strip skin from, or to criticize someone very harshly.
Example sentences
Flay in a sentence
easy
The review seemed to flay the movie.
medium
In old stories, hunters might flay an animal hide.
hard
Flay is a strong word, so it should be used carefully, especially in literal contexts.
Synonyms
Words like Flay
criticizeTo point out faults or disapprove.
stripRelated word that supports the meaning of flay.
Antonyms
Opposite words
praiseTo speak with approval.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flay, depending on context.
Word family
Flay word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flay mean?
Flay means to strip skin or criticize harshly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flay?
Criticize is close in meaning to flay in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flay?
Praise contrasts with flay.
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