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Pillory

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Noun

a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision.

Verb (used with object)

to set in the pillory.
to expose to public derision, ridicule, or abuse
The candidate mercilessly pilloried his opponent.

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