flaying

present participle of flay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaying
Verb
  • That the film is able to regularly reinvent itself, peeling away layers of character and performance, owes to the talent on screen.
    Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • According to a 2022 facilities assessment at the school documenting concerns such as peeling paint and roof and water damage, CPS had seemingly known about the issues with the boiler for years.
    Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.
    Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Flaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaying. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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