pillories

[US]/ˈpɪl.ər.iz/
[UK]/ˈpɪl.ər.iz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the plural form of pillory
v.to publicly ridicule or expose someone

Phrases & Collocations

public pillories

digital pillories

social pillories

pillories of shame

pillories for justice

historical pillories

pillories in history

virtual pillories

pillories of society

pillories of accountability

Example Sentences

the politician was placed in the pillories for his corrupt actions.

in medieval times, criminals were often displayed in pillories.

public opinion can sometimes feel like a pillory for celebrities.

he felt as if he was in the pillories after the scandal broke.

critics often pillory artists for their controversial work.

the media can act like modern-day pillories for public figures.

being placed in the pillories was a common punishment in the past.

the pillories served as a deterrent to potential offenders.

he was subjected to pillorying by his peers after the incident.

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