Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "pillory" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

pillorize

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

criticise criticize display exhibit expose instrument of punishment knock penalise penalize pick apart punish

Type Of (IsA)

instrument of punishment

Manner Of

expose punish

Related Terms

abuse criticize framework hand harsh head humiliation post punishment ridicule scorn subject

Similar Terms

whipping post

Synonym Network

savage

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