gibbet

verb

Definition of gibbetnext
as in to crucify

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Recent Examples of gibbet Only men were gibbeted, as it was thought to be indecent to display a woman’s body in such a grotesque manner. — Tara Ramanathan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibbet
  1. crucify
  2. pillory
  3. lash
  4. flay
  5. blame
  6. scold
  7. upbraid
  8. fault
Verb
  • Armie Hammer is comparing his exile from Hollywood to being crucified.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Thursday’s liturgy recalls the foot-washing Jesus performed on his 12 apostles at The Last Supper together before he was crucified.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of crucify
Verb
  • Several weeks later, Escobar’s staffer, who had previously entered the facility without incident, was identified by ICE and pilloried on Fox News for, according to the agency, trying to gain entry by falsely claiming to be a lawyer.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Though the recent season had already filmed prior to Wilson and Batula revealing their connection, the two got pilloried at the three-part reunion by their castmates.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of pillory
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  • Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, also lashed out at Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Some lashed out at United’s fan representatives — volunteers who have been working behind the scenes to try to help.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of lash
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  • The end came with England on 50-0, with Stokes flaying Foulkes to Mitchell at mid-on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • Dwight grabbed my arm, wrenching my hand out of my pocket, flaying it like a fish, pulling me along.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Definition of flay
Verb
  • Online, several people have blamed Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) as the problem.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Wright said that the argument blaming solar power for raising electricity bills doesn’t make much sense.
    — Velvet Wu July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blame
Verb
  • In one snap, the President, viewed from above, points his finger crossly, as if scolding a scrum of unruly children.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
  • Kirson remembered, adding that, minutes later, the show’s production team scolded her.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of scold
Verb
  • One upbraided Tufty for this comment.
    — Eric Adler June 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • There’s a moment when a former general upbraids a footman for not wearing gloves to serve food.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Definition of upbraid
Verb
  • Companies, Fitzpatrick said, can’t fault ratings platforms for overlooking efforts that are hidden from view.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.
    — Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of fault

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“Gibbet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbet. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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