flay
transitive verb
- to strip off the skin or hide of, as by whipping
- to criticize or scold mercilessly
- to rob; pillage
See flay in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(flā)
transitive verb flayed,
flay·ing,
flays - To strip off the skin or outer covering of.
- To strip of money or goods; fleece.
- To whip or lash.
- To assail with stinging criticism; excoriate.
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