pilloried

[US]/ˈpɪləriːd/
[UK]/ˈpɪl.ə.riːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to publicly criticize or ridicule; to expose to public scorn; to subject to a pillory; to punish by placing in a pillory

Phrases & Collocations

pilloried in public

pilloried for actions

pilloried by critics

pilloried for mistakes

pilloried for opinions

pilloried as hypocritical

pilloried for negligence

pilloried by supporters

Example Sentences

he was pilloried by the media for his controversial comments.

the politician was pilloried in public after the scandal broke.

critics pilloried the new policy as ineffective and harmful.

she felt pilloried by her peers for her unconventional ideas.

the author was pilloried for his lack of research in the book.

he was pilloried online for his insensitive remarks.

after the event, the organization was pilloried for its poor management.

the celebrity was pilloried for her controversial social media posts.

the film was pilloried by critics for its weak plot.

he felt like he was being pilloried for simply expressing his opinion.

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