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gibbet vs pillory

pillory vs gibbet

gibbet and pillory both are nouns.

gibbet and pillory both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gibbet Yes No Yes No
pillory Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gibbet and pillory are synonyms defined as:
  • gibbet and pillory: expose to ridicule or public scorn
gibbet (noun) pillory (noun)
alternative terms for gallows 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
gibbet (verb) pillory (verb)
hang on an execution instrument criticize harshly or violently
expose to ridicule or public scorn punish by putting in a pillory
expose to ridicule or public scorn
Difference between gibbet and pillory

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