flays; flayed; flaying
: to beat or whip (someone or something) in a very violent and severe way
—usually used figuratively
He was flayed [=severely criticized] by the media for his thoughtless comments.
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“Flay.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/flay. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.
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