Pilori (en. Pillory)

/pi.lɔ.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Structure where condemned persons are publicly exposed.

In the Middle Ages, criminals were often put in the pillory.

Au Moyen Âge, les criminels étaient souvent mis au pilori.

An object associated with contempt and infamy.

His behavior earned him moral pillorying before his peers.

Son comportement lui a valu un pilori moral devant ses pairs.

From Latin 'pillor', which refers to a post.

to put someone in the pillory

To expose someone to shame or public criticism.

mettre au pilori

to draw in the pillory

To criticize someone publicly in a severe manner.

tirer au pilori

punishment

Sanction imposed on someone for an offense.

châtiment

infamy

Public shame or dishonor.

infamie

condemnation

Decision to punish a behavior.

condamnation

To be under fire from critics.

After his decision, he is in the pillory in the media.

Après sa décision, il est au pilori dans les médias.

To be publicly vilified.

She was put in the pillory on social media.

Elle a été mise au pilori sur les réseaux sociaux.