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schandpaal — meaning in English

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English meaning

pillory noun A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.
stocks noun A historical wooden device with holes for the hands and feet, used to publicly restrain and punish offenders.

Senses

schandpaal is used for these senses in English:

pillory A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.
stocks (plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

stocks — full definition

noun A historical wooden device with holes for the hands and feet, used to publicly restrain and punish offenders.
noun Shares of ownership in companies, considered collectively as an investment category.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

aan de schandpaal hangen aan de schandpaal zetten beschamen bespotten vernederen aan de schandpaal nagelen afbreken bekritiseren kritiseren kaak