1pil·lo·ry 
/ˈpɪləri/ verb
pil·lo·ries; pil·lo·ried; pil·lo·ry·ing /ˈpɪləri/ verb [+ obj] : to publicly criticize (someone) in a very harsh way
▪ The press pilloried the judge for her decision. — often used as (be) pilloried ▪ The mayor was pilloried by the press for his comments.
▪ The press pilloried the judge for her decision. — often used as (be) pilloried ▪ The mayor was pilloried by the press for his comments.
