noun🔗ShareA framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation."The town square's pillory stood as a stark reminder of the consequences of breaking the law in the past. "governmentlawhistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put in a pillory."Although uncommon today, in the past, communities would pillory someone convicted of a minor crime, exposing them to public ridicule. "politicsgovernmenthistorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse."The internet users pilloried the celebrity online after they made an insensitive comment. "societycommunicationmediacultureactionattitudemoralnegativeinhumanguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo criticize harshly."The media pilloried the actor for his offensive comments. "communicationmediasocietyattitudeactionlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
