PILLORIED Synonyms
11 hypernyms for pilloried. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PILLORIED
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| assailed | verb v | |||||
verb • attack someone physically or emotionally • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing | ||||||
| attacked | verb v | |||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||
| berated | verb v | |||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| castigated | verb v | |||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||
| censured | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||
| condemned | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||
| criticized | verb v | |||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||
| denounced | verb v | |||||
verb • speak out against • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • announce the termination of, as of treaties • give away information about somebody | ||||||
| disparaged | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • express a negative opinion of | ||||||
| excoriated | verb v | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading | ||||||
| lambasted | verb v | |||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| rebuked | verb v | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimanded | verb v | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reproached | verb v | |||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| reproved | verb v | |||||
verb • take to task | ||||||
| reviled | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||
| scolded | verb v | |||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault verb • censure severely or angrily • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | ||||||
| upbraided | verb v | |||||
verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| vilified | verb v | |||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||
| blast | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||