What is another word for tar and feather?
Pronunciation: [tˈɑːɹ and fˈɛðə] (IPA) 
"Tar and feather" is a particularly violent phrase that refers to a horrific method of public humiliation, which involved covering a person in hot tar, and then showering them with feathers. While this type of punishment is not seen in modern society, similar terms and phrases still exist today. Some popular synonyms for "tar and feather" include "shaming", "social ostracization", "public ridicule", "humiliation", "embarrassment", and "disgrace". These phrases all convey the same meaning of exposing or discrediting a person in a humiliating way in public. While the phrase "tar and feather" may be outdated, the act of publicly shaming or humiliating others is unfortunately still prevalent in some contexts.
