Pillory

verb
'pɪləri

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

Verb

  • expose to ridicule or public scorn

    Similar:Gibbet
    Type of:ExposeDisplayExhibit

  • criticize harshly or violently

    Similar:BlastCrucifySavage
    Type of:KnockCriticiseCriticize

  • punish by putting in a pillory

    Type of:PenalizePenalisePunish

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