Meaning of the word pillory in English

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pillory

US /ˈpɪl.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈpɪl.ɚ.i/

Verb

1.

to severely criticize someone, especially in a public way:

Example:
Although regularly pilloried by the press as an obnoxious loudmouth, he is, nonetheless, an effective politician.
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