How Do You Spell PILLORIES?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪləɹˌiz] (IPA)

Pillories (/ˈpɪləriz/) is a word that refers to a type of punishment used in the past, where a person was locked in a wooden frame and exposed to public ridicule and abuse. The spelling of the word can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription, where the initial "p" is pronounced as a voiceless bilabial plosive, followed by the short "i" sound. The second syllable contains a long "i" sound and the final syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound followed by a voiceless alveolar fricative, represented by the letter "s" in the spelling.

PILLORIES Meaning and Definition

1. Pillories refer to structures or devices that were historically used as a means of public punishment and humiliation. The term "pillory" can have both a literal and figurative meaning.

   In its literal sense, pillories were wooden or metal frames with holes for the head and hands, used to restrain and expose individuals in public areas. The purpose of pillories was to publicly shame and ridicule wrongdoers, often those convicted of crimes such as theft, fraud, or spreading false information. The person placed in the pillory would be trapped, unable to defend themselves or escape the public scrutiny. Passersby would throw objects, such as rotten fruits or vegetables, at the individual or even physically assault them as a form of retribution. Pillories were commonly used in Europe during the Middle Ages and Early Modern period, but have since fallen out of use.

   In a figurative sense, "pillories" can refer to situations or circumstances that subject someone to public censure, condemnation, or ridicule. This can include situations where individuals are publicly criticized or mocked for their actions, statements, or beliefs. In this context, pillories are symbolic of social judgement and disapproval, often resulting in the target facing public humiliation, reputational damage, or even professional repercussions.

   Overall, pillories can be seen as a historical relic of public punishment and a symbol of public scorn, representing a time when society employed public humiliation as a means to deter or punish criminals and wrongdoers.

Common Misspellings for PILLORIES

• pillores
• pillowes
• pillored
• callories
• -pilleries
• pilloeries
• pillries
• pilloeies
• pillo4ies
• pilloies
• tillories
• Pillozies
• Pillosies
• pilloric
• Tillosies
• Pelliries
• Pillorists
• Pillorist
• Tillaries
• Pillarie
• pellirines
• pellorines
• Pilligies
• Fillaries
• philyaries
• Pillarries
• Pillieries

Etymology of PILLORIES

The word "pillories" is derived from the Old French word "pilori", which can be traced back to the medieval Latin word "pillarum". The Latin term "pillarum" referred to a wooden framework or structure, often consisting of upright posts, used for public punishment or humiliation. Over time, the word evolved and was anglicized into "pillories" in English, specifically referring to the punishment device in which a person's head and hands were locked to be displayed or exposed to public ridicule and censure.

Conjugate verb Pillories

CONDITIONAL

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you would pillories

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we would pillories

they would pillories

I would pillory

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be pillorying

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they would be pillorying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pillories

you would have pillories

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been pillorying

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FUTURE

I will pillory

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pilloried

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you pillory

we let´s pillory

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pillory

PAST

I pilloried

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they pilloried

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was pillorying

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PAST PARTICIPLE

pilloried

PAST PERFECT

I had pilloried

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been pillorying

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PRESENT

I pillory

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

pillorying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pilloried

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been pillorying

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I would have pilloried

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