Synonyms: pillory
Definition: 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
Similar words: instrument of punishment
Definition: an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person
Synonyms: crucify, blast, pillory, savage
Definition: criticize harshly or violently
Usage: The press savaged the new President; The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
Similar words: criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock
Definition: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Usage: The paper criticized the new movie; Don't knock the food--it's free
Synonyms: pillory
Definition: punish by putting in a pillory
Similar words: penalise, penalize, punish
Definition: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Usage: The students were penalized for showing up late for class; we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again
Definition: expose to ridicule or public scorn
Similar words: display, exhibit, expose
Definition: to show, make visible or apparent
Usage: The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?; National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship