Pillory Definition
pillory
- 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
- expose to ridicule or public scorn
- punish by putting in a pillory
- criticize harshly or violently; "The press savaged the new President"; "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage"
"Pillory" in song lyrics
See how pillory is used in real songs:
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"Metaphysical wizardry hanging emcee on the pillory"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Poisonous Saliva
Words that rhyme with pillory
Usage tips for "pillory"
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