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The media pilloried the politician for his mistakes.
To publicly criticize or ridicule someone, often in a harsh manner.
The critics pilloried the film for its poor storyline.
She was pilloried on social media for her controversial opinion.
The author was pilloried by reviewers after the book's release.
pillory someone
pillory in public
pillory for mistakes
lampoon
mock
ridicule
The criminal was placed in the pillory for all to see.
A wooden frame with holes for the head and hands, used for punishment and public humiliation.
The villagers gathered to watch the thief in the pillory.
In the past, a pillory was a common sight in town squares.
He was mocked by the crowd while standing in the pillory.
placed in the pillory
punished in the pillory
stood in the pillory
stocks
gibbet
scaffold