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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pillory

/ˈpɪləri/ noun · British & US
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What does pillory mean?

noun

A frame or stock to which a person is fastened for public ridicule or punishment, typically on the head or neck. A device for displaying or exhibiting something, especially a photograph or a person.

Example

"The artist was pilloried for his provocative installation."

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