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- [pil-uh-ree]
- /ˈpɪl ə ri/
- /ˈpɪl.ər.i/
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- [pil-uh-ree]
- /ˈpɪl ə ri/
Definitions of pilloried word
- noun plural pilloried a wooden framework erected on a post, with holes for securing the head and hands, formerly used to expose an offender to public derision. 1
- verb with object pilloried to set in the pillory. 1
- verb with object pilloried to expose to public derision, ridicule, or abuse: The candidate mercilessly pilloried his opponent. 1
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Origin of pilloried
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English pyllory < Old French pilori, perhaps < Medieval Latin pīlōrium, equivalent to Latin pīl(a) pillar (see pile1) + -ōrium -ory2, though Romance variants such as Provençal espillori suggest a less transparent source
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Parts of speech for Pilloried
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pilloried popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pilloried usage trend in Literature
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verb pilloried
- flayed — to strip off the skin or outer covering of.
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