Pillory

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɪləɹi/

Origin

French pilori.

Full definition of pillory

Noun

1. A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

Verb

1. (transitive) To put in a pillory.
2. (transitive) To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.
3. (transitive) To criticize harshly.
• 2011, September 24, Aled Williams, Chelsea 4 - 1 Swansea, The breakthrough came through Torres who, pilloried for his miss against Manchester United a week earlier, scored his second goal of the season.