Synonyms of tarred and feathered

Verb


1. tar-and-feather, punish, penalize, penalise

usage: smear the body of (someone) with tar and feathers; done in some societies as punishment; "The thief was tarred and feathered"

Adjective


1. tarred-and-feathered(prenominal), punished (vs. unpunished)

usage: smeared with tar and covered with feathers as a punishment; "the poor tarred-and-feathered wretch"

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