pillory
12 points
English
7 letters
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Definitions
verb
expose to ridicule or public scorn
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈɪlɝːiː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
expose to ridicule or public scorn
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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