glory | (noun) brilliant radiant beauty | Synonyms: resplendence, resplendency |
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(noun) an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | Synonyms: aura, aureole, gloriole, halo, nimbus |
(noun) a state of high honor | Synonyms: glorification |
(verb) rejoice proudly | - |
lory | (noun) small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits | - |
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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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(verb) criticize harshly or violently | Synonyms: blast, crucify, savage |
(verb) punish by putting in a pillory | - |
(verb) expose to ridicule or public scorn | Synonyms: gibbet |
vainglory | (noun) outspoken conceit | Synonyms: boastfulness |
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