Pillory
volume
British pronunciation/pˈɪləɹˌi/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪɫɝi/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "pillory"

to pillory
01

expose to ridicule or public scorn

02

to publicly criticize or mock someone

example
Example
click on words
The media pilloried the celebrity for her controversial remarks.
He was pilloried online for his unpopular opinions.
They had been pilloried in the community for their unconventional lifestyle.
03

punish by putting in a pillory

01

a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past

example
Example
click on words
In medieval times, the pillory was commonly used to shame petty criminals.
The crowd gathered around the pillory, jeering at the offender trapped inside.
He was sentenced to stand in the pillory for a day as a warning to others.
LanGeek
Κατεβάστε την Εφαρμογή
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store