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Meaning of pillory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pillory

Pronunciation:/ˈpɪləɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

verb

Definitions

  1. To put in a pillory.

  2. To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.

  3. To criticize harshly.