Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burn-or-hang-in-effigy

phrase

/bɜrn ɔr hæŋ ɪn ˈɛfɪdʒi/

Definition

To publicly display a figure made to represent a person, often by burning or hanging it, typically used to express strong dislike or protest against that person.

Examples

During the rally, protestors decided to burn an effigy of the politician.
In history, it was common to hang effigies of unpopular leaders during times of discontent.
The crowd gathered to witness the burning of an effigy as a symbolic act of protest.