tarred-and-feathered

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tarred-and-feathered
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(verb) smear the body of (someone) with tar and feathers; done in some societies as punishment. Synonyms: tar-and-feather. Example: "The thief was tarred and feathered."
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Verb Definition 1
(adj) smeared with tar and covered with feathers as a punishment. Synonyms: tarred-and-feathered(prenominal). Example: "The poor tarred-and-feathered wretch."
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Adjective Definition 1