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penalize vs pillory

pillory vs penalize

penalize is not a noun while pillory is a noun.

penalize and pillory both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penalize No No Yes No
pillory Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pillory is a hyponym of penalize; that is, pillory is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than penalize:
  • penalize: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
  • pillory: punish by putting in a pillory
penalize (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
penalize (verb) pillory (verb)
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on criticize harshly or violently
punish by putting in a pillory
expose to ridicule or public scorn
Difference between penalize and pillory

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