Word Games Pro Dictionary
pillory
noun
verb
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpɪləɹi
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
verb
criticize harshly or violently
“The press savaged the new President”
verb
punish by putting in a pillory
verb
expose to ridicule or public scorn
In context
Example Sentences
The press savaged the new President
The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
Similar words