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Definitions

lay to

VERB
blame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attribute charge chide condemn criticize denounce indict
STRONG
admonish ascribe blast censure disapprove finger frame impute knock rap rebuke reprehend reproach reprove roast saddle skin tax upbraid
WEAK
blow the whistle on climb all over denunciate express disapprobation find fault with hold responsible jump all over jump down one's throat lay a bad trip on lay at one's door let one have it lower the boom pass the buck point the finger stick it to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absolve acquit approve compliment exonerate free laud praise
STRONG
endorse flatter sanction
WEAK
applaud commend exalt exculpate thank

Example Sentences

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It was the moment she lay to rest the Olympic ghosts of three years ago.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

The finale should finally lay to rest speculation that Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who have a lucrative production deal with Netflix, were able to wield influence over the Emmy-winning series.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

Who will correct my every lay to lie?

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2023

The frontline of the war lay to the west, cutting her off from Kyiv.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2022

Curzon’s cell lay to the back of the building.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.