pillory

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Synonyms: pillowy, pillery, pillary

Antonyms: pillowy, pillery, pillary

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|historical}} A [[framework]] on a [[post]], with holes for the [[hand]]s and [[head]], used as a means of [[punishment]] and [[humiliation]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To put in a pillory.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To [[subject]] to [[humiliation]], [[scorn]], [[ridicule]] or [[abuse]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[criticize]] [[harsh]]ly.

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