Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pillory | Yes | No | Yes | No |
blast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pillory (noun) | blast (noun) |
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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 | a very long fly ball |
intense adverse criticism | |
an explosion (as of dynamite) | |
a sudden very loud noise | |
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience | |
a strong current of air |
pillory (verb) | blast (verb) |
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criticize harshly or violently | shatter as if by explosion |
punish by putting in a pillory | shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly |
expose to ridicule or public scorn | criticize harshly or violently |
use explosives on | |
fire a shot; release | |
hit with great force | |
create by using explosives | |
make with or as if with an explosion | |
apply a draft or strong wind to to | |
make a strident sound |