tarmined

/ˈtɑrd ən ˈfɛðərd/

Definitions

1. verb

to punish or shame someone publicly, typically by covering them in tar and feathers

“The protesters were tarred and feathered by the crowd for their inflammatory comments.”

2. noun

a person who has been punished or shamed in this way

“The tarred and feathered man was led out of town on a horse.”

Synonyms

  • publicly shamed
  • punished

Antonyms

  • honored
  • vindicated