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PILLORY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pillory.

Pillory - as a 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

Pillory - as a verb

Expose to ridicule or public scorn

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gibbet

Punish by putting in a pillory

Criticize harshly or violently

Example: "The press savaged the new president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blastcrucifysavage

Example Sentences

"They subjected him to the pillory as punishment for his crimes."
"During colonial times, public humiliation was often carried out through the pillory."
"The convicted thief was placed in the pillory for all to see."
"The crowd gathered to jeer and throw rotten tomatoes at the man in the pillory."
"The pillory was a common form of punishment in medieval Europe."
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Word Game Points

Is PILLORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pillory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PILLORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PILLORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pillory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PILLORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PILLORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pillory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PILLORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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