Synonyms of pilloried

pilloried

verb

past tense of pillory

as in criticized

to subject (someone) to harsh public criticism

The press pilloried the judge for her decision.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticized
• blamed
• scolded
• condemned
• denounced
• berated
• slammed
• excoriated
• lashed
• upbraided
• castigated
• crucified
• lambasted
• faulted
• blasted
• panned
• flayed
• censured
• attacked
• slagged
• hammered
• skewered
• keelhauled
• assailed
• gibbeted
• reprehended
• knocked
• dissed
• chided
• slashed
• clobbered
• complained
• derided
• tweaked
• dispraised
• groused
• admonished
• whined
• bitched
• carped
• nicked (at)
• reprimanded
• kicked
• cavilled
• griped
• muttered
• disparaged
• grumbled
• sniped (at)
• belittled
• murmured
• quibbled
• rebuked
• reproached
• moaned
• beefed
• crabbed
• decried
• bellyached
• drubbed
• niggled
• growled
• kvetched
• reproved
• caviled
• chid
• croaked
• bad-mouthed
• fussed
• discommended
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• recommended
• sanctioned
• commended
• indorsed
• praised
• lauded
• extolled