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.
Meaning
The act of creating an effigy of someone and destroying it as a way to show disdain or opposition.
Synonyms
- protest symbol
- effigy
- mock representation
