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PILLORIES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pillories.

Pillories - as a 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

Pillories - as a verb

Expose to ridicule or public scorn

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Punish by putting in a pillory

Criticize harshly or violently

Example: "The press savaged the new president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Example Sentences

"The town square had two pillories where prisoners were publicly shamed."
"The king ordered the construction of new pillories to display wrongdoers."
"During medieval times, people were frequently locked in pillories for committing crimes."
"The pillories were strategically placed near the market to maximize public humiliation."
"The use of pillories as a form of punishment declined over time."
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Word Game Points

Is PILLORIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pillories is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PILLORIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PILLORIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pillories is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PILLORIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PILLORIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pillories is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PILLORIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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