Meaning of pillory

Definition of pillory

(noun) a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
(verb) expose to ridicule or public scorn
punish by putting in a pillory
criticize harshly or violently; "The press savaged the new President"; "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage"

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