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pillory

/ˈpɪləɹi/

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

Examples :

"The town square's pillory stood as a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law in the past. "
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celebrity noun

/sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/

A rite or ceremony.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant celebrity for all the students. "

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humiliation noun

/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

"The public announcement of his mistake caused a significant humiliation for him. "

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communities noun

/kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

""Different immigrant communities in the city often maintain their own unique cultural traditions and languages." "

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insensitive adjective

/ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

Not expressing normal physical feeling

"After the dentist gave him a shot, his tongue felt insensitive, and he couldn't taste anything properly. "

Illustration framework

framework noun

/ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/

A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size.

"The house's new support framework is made of strong wooden beams, creating a sturdy structure. "

Illustration criticize

criticize verb

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

To find fault (with something).

"My teacher criticized my essay because it lacked supporting details. "

Illustration punishment

punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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offensive noun

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

An attack.

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."

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pilloried verb

/ˈpɪlərid/ /ˈpɪləˌrid/

To put in a pillory.

"Because he publicly shared the company's secrets, the employee was metaphorically pilloried in the press and online, facing widespread criticism and public shaming. "

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consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

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convicted verb

/kənˈvɪktɪd/

To find guilty

"His remarks convicted him of a lack of sensitivity."

Illustration reminder

reminder noun

/rɪˈmaɪndər/

Someone or something that reminds.

"He left a note as a reminder to get groceries."