transitive. To subject to disgrace or ignominy, treat with contumely, vilify; = baffle, v. 1 2; also absol.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > disgrace or dishonour > [verb (transitive)] > subject or expose to ignominy (6) bauchle1488 transitive. To subject to disgrace or ignominy, treat with contumely, vilify; = baffle, v. 1 2; also absol. swinge1546 ? To pillory (figurative). Obsolete. rare. prostitute1613 In extended uses. transitive. To expose to shame; to expose in a degrading manner to public view or for public sale. Obsolete. post1642 transitive. spec. To expose to ignominy, obloquy, or disgrace by this means; (U.S. regional, of a husband) to advertise publicly that one will no… gibbet1646 figurative. To hold up to infamy or public contempt. Also with up. to gibbet into: to bring into (an ignominious position) as by hanging on a gibbet. pillory1699 transitive. figurative. To abuse, ridicule, or defame (a person or thing); to expose to public abuse or ridicule; to reproach. |
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