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- Dictionarypillory/ˈpɪl(ə)ri/
noun
- 1. a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were formerly imprisoned and exposed to public abuse.
verb
- 1. put (someone) in a pillory. historical
- 2. attack or ridicule publicly: "he found himself pilloried by members of his own party" Similar
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Pillory is a verb that means to severely criticize someone, especially in a public way. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.
- English (US)
PILLORY meaning: 1. to severely criticize someone,...
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pillory definicja: 1. to severely criticize someone,...
- Pillory in Simplified Chinese
PILLORY translate: 严厉抨击;（尤指）公开批评. Learn more in the...
- Pillory in Traditional Chinese
PILLORY translate: 嚴厲抨擊;（尤指）公開批評. Learn more in the...
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- English (US)
A pillory is a wooden or metal framework with holes for securing the head and hands, used to punish criminals by exposing them to public ridicule and abuse. The pillory was common in medieval and renaissance Europe, and was often accompanied by other forms of torture or mutilation.
Pillory is a noun and a verb that refers to a device or a process of public humiliation. Learn the origin, usage, and examples of pillory from the authoritative source of American English.
Pillory is a noun for a wooden frame with holes for the head and hands, or a verb for exposing someone to public ridicule. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.
Pillory is a noun meaning a wooden framework for locking up offenders or a verb meaning to expose someone to public ridicule. Learn about the origin, usage, and synonyms of pillory from Dictionary.com.
Pillory is a verb that means to severely criticize someone, especially in a public way. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.
As a modern verb, pillory means both to criticize harshly and to expose to public ridicule. Someone who is caught doing something immoral may be pilloried and people who believe they have been unfairly criticized say they have been pilloried, but often only after they've been exposed!
