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- DictionaryPil·lo·ry/ˈpilərē/
noun
- 1. a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which an offender was 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"
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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 definition: a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision.. See examples of PILLORY used in a sentence.
The pillory is a device made of a wooden or metal framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, used during the medieval and renaissance periods for punishment by public humiliation and often further physical abuse.
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.
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.
5 days ago · Pillory is a noun or verb that means a device of public punishment or exposure to ridicule. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of pillory with Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb pillory, which means to criticize somebody strongly in public. See the word origin, pronunciation, pictures and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
