Pillory
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British pronunciation/pˈɪləɹˌi/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪɫɝi/

Definiția și Sensul lui "pillory"

to pillory
01

a expune la ridicol, a face de râs

expose to ridicule or public scorn
02

a critica în mod public, a ridiculiza pe cineva

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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a expune la rușine, a pune la stâlpul infamiei

punish by putting in a pillory
Pillory
01

stâlp al infamiei, părcălău

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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