Pummel and Pillory

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Pummel verb - To strike repeatedly.

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Pillory and pummel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pillory" instead a verb "Pummel".

Nearby Words: pummelled, pummelling

Pillory verb - Expose to ridicule or public scorn.

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Pummel and pillory are semantically related. (North American) Sometimes you can use "Pummel" instead a verb "Pillory". informal substitute

Nearby Words: pilloried, pillorying

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