pillory - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn

Synonyms

• pillory

More generic

• instrument of punishment

Verb

criticize harshly or violently

Synonyms

• blast
• crucify
• pillory
• savage

More generic

• criticise
• criticize
• knock
• pick apart

Verb

punish by putting in a pillory

Synonyms

• pillory

More generic

• penalise
• penalize
• punish

Verb

expose to ridicule or public scorn

Synonyms

• gibbet
• pillory

More generic

• display
• exhibit
• expose

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