effigy

IPA: ˈɛfɪdʒi

A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
A likeness of a person.

Examples of "effigy" in Sentences

Burning someone in effigy is a symbolic violent act.
November 14th, 2009 12: 59 pm ET burning someone in effigy is unamerican.
He should be burned in effigy during an internationally televised broadcast.
I've been guilty of hanging PETA in effigy many times here on this site alone.
His plans to burn people in effigy is appalling and promotes violence in our society.
The piece decried the practice of hanging politicians in effigy and shouting them into silence.
I was hung in effigy by all the Chapala women who were afraid that they too might have to ante up a few bucks more!
Rather than parades, it would be better to celebrate this holiday like the British used to celebrate Guy Fawkes Day – by burning politicians in effigy, or a reasonable facsimile.