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to pillory
01
expor ao ridículo, submeter ao escárnio público
expose to ridicule or public scorn
02
criticar publicamente, zombando
to publicly criticize or mock someone
Example
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
expor ao ridículo, humilhar
punish by putting in a pillory
Pillory
01
palanque, vergonha
a wooden frame with holes for a human head and hands, used to publicly punish an offender in the past
Example
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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