pi
llo
ry
Third Person
pillories
Present Participle
pillorying
Past Tense
pilloried
Past Participle
pilloried
1
expose to ridicule or public scorn
Synonyms:
2
to publicly criticize or mock someone
- The media pilloried the celebrity for her controversial remarks.
- He was pilloried online for his unpopular opinions.
- They had been pilloried in the community for their unconventional lifestyle.
- The actor is being pilloried on social media for his latest role.
- By the end of the day, she will have been pilloried by critics for her performance.
3
punish by putting in a pillory