gibbet
The word “gibbet” has 2 syllables: gib-bet
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪbɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for gibbet?
In the thesaurus, “gibbet” has 69 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gibbet along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gibbet
- admonish
- assail
- attack
- bad-mouth
- beef
- belittle
- bellyache
- berate
- bitch
- blame
- blast
- carp
- castigate
- cavil
- censure
- chide
- clobber
- complain
- condemn
- crab
- criticize
- croak
- crucify
- decry
- denounce
- deride
- dis
- discommend
- disparage
- dispraise
- diss
- drub
- excoriate
- fault
- flay
- fuss
- gripe
- grouse
- growl
- grumble
- hammer
- keelhaul
- kick
- knock
- kvetch
- lambast
- lambaste
- lash
- moan
- murmur
- mutter
- niggle
- pan
- pillory
- put down
- quibble
- rebuke
- reprehend
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprove
- scold
- skewer
- slag
- slam
- slash
- tweak
- upbraid
- whine
Antonyms for gibbet
Meanings of gibbet
- noun
- An upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display.
- The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended; the jib.
- A human-shaped structure made of iron bands designed to publicly display the corpse of an executed criminal.
- verb
- To execute (someone), or display (a body), on a gibbet.
- To expose (someone) to ridicule or scorn.
Example Sentences
- The pirate's body hung from the gibbet as a warning to others.
- They erected a gibbet at the edge of town during the rebellion.
- Tales of the haunted gibbet spread fear among the villagers.
- The old gibbet still stands, though it hasn’t been used in centuries.
- He was sentenced to hang in the gibbet for his crimes.
On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gibbet, such as: admonish, approve, assail, attack, bad-mouth, beef, belittle.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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- admonish
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- skin
- slag
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garrote
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