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Whipping Post

Noun: A post or upright structure to which a person is tied or restrained for the purpose of being whipped as a form of punishment.

Example sentence: The whipping post was a common sight in colonial America as a form of public punishment.

Noun: A metaphorical term used to describe a situation or experience where someone is subjected to harsh criticism, blame, or punishment.

Example sentence: Being the team captain, he had to endure the whipping post of media scrutiny when they lost the championship match.

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