flaying Meaning & Definition
/ˈfleɪ.ɪŋ/
What Does Flaying Mean?
As a verb, flaying means present participle and gerund of flay. As a noun, it means The act by which something is flayed.
Flaying: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfleɪ.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fleece, flense and skin |
| Plural | flayings |
Flaying Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of flay
Flaying as a Noun
- The act by which something is flayed.
Verb
- To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
- To frighten; scare; terrify.
- To be fear-stricken.
Verb
- To strip skin off
- To lash
Synonyms of Flaying
Flaying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Flaying
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Flaying in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
flaying
flaying (plural flayings)
Words That Rhyme With Flaying
Pronouncing Flaying
You say flaying as //ˈfleɪ.ɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Flaying: Your Questions Answered
Is flaying a verb or a noun?
Flaying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for flaying?
You can replace flaying with words such as fleece, flense and skin. See the full list of flaying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of flaying?
The plural of flaying is flayings.