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pillory vs crucify

crucify vs pillory

pillory is a noun but crucify is not a noun.

pillory and crucify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pillory Yes No Yes No
crucify No No Yes No
As verbs, pillory and crucify are synonyms defined as:
  • pillory and crucify: criticize harshly or violently
Other synonyms of pillory include blast, savage.
pillory (noun) crucify (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
pillory (verb) crucify (verb)
criticize harshly or violently criticize harshly or violently
punish by putting in a pillory treat cruelly
expose to ridicule or public scorn hold within limits and control
kill by nailing onto a cross
Difference between pillory and crucify

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