Pillory
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British pronunciation/pˈɪləɹˌi/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪɫɝi/

Definizione e Significato di "pillory"

to pillory
01

esporre al ridicolo, mettere in pubblico ludibrio

expose to ridicule or public scorn
02

criticare

to publicly criticize or mock someone
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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.
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esporre al pubblico disprezzo, umiliare

punish by putting in a pillory
Pillory
01

pillory, becco

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