Flay

The wind didn't just blow—it flayed . It tore across the ridge with a surgeon's precision, peeling back the warmth from his skin, layer by layer, until nothing remained but raw nerve and shivering bone. Each gust was a blade, sharp and indifferent, reminding him that some cold doesn't just bite—it undresses you to the soul. If you meant a different word (like "flay" as slang in gaming, or "flay" as a cooking technique, or perhaps "flay" as in to criticize harshly), just let me know and I'll tailor it perfectly.