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Definition of PILLORY
transitive verb
1
: to set in a pillory as punishment
2
: to expose to public contempt, ridicule, or scorn
See Examples of PILLORY
- The press pilloried the judge for her decision.
First Known Use of PILLORY
circa 1600
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