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pillory in Spanish

pillory in Spanish is picota, cepo, poner en la picota — pillory means a framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

pillory in Spanish

picota
noun
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.
cepo
noun
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.
poner en la picota
verb
(transitive) To subject to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse.

What does "pillory" mean?

  1. noun A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.
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What is "pillory" in Spanish?

"pillory" in Spanish is picota, cepo, poner en la picota. pillory means: A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

Are there other ways to say "pillory" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "pillory": picota, cepo, poner en la picota.

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