Esteem and Pillory

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Esteem

Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

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Pillory is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

Pillory

Pillory 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.

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Esteem is an antonym for pillory.

Nearby Words: pilloried, pillorying

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