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Meaning of 'pillory' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pillory [ n.]
- A frame of adjustable boards erected on a post, and having holes through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust so as to be exposed in front of it.
2 . Pillory [ v. t.]
- To set in, or punish with, the pillory.
- Figuratively, to expose to public scorn.

Meaning of 'pillory' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pillory [ v]
Meaning (1):
- criticize harshly or violently
Example in sentence:
  • The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage;
  • The press savaged the new President

Nearby Words:

pilage pilaster pilastered pilau pilch pilchard pilcher pilcrow pildia pile

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