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criticize vs pillory

pillory vs criticize

criticize is not a noun while pillory is a noun.

criticize and pillory both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
pillory Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pillory is a hyponym of criticize; that is, pillory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • pillory: criticize harshly or violently
Other hyponyms of criticize include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, crucify, savage, admonish, reproof, reprove, bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce, reprehend, deplore, belabor, belabour, come down, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
criticize (noun) pillory (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
criticize (verb) pillory (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws criticize harshly or violently
act as a critic punish by putting in a pillory
expose to ridicule or public scorn
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