effigy

/ˈɛfɪɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

A model or representation, especially of a person, made of wood or other material, often burned or destroyed as a symbol of ridicule or contempt.

“The protesters burned the effigy of the corrupt politician in the town square.”

Synonyms

  • dummy
  • mannequin
  • model

Antonyms

  • monument
  • relic