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

Beneath is the effigy of a knight in armour.
It is the largest effigy in the United States.
The new effigy of the queen is made out of wood.
The film's denouement involves a wicker man effigy.
Burning someone in effigy is a symbolic violent act.
The obverse bore the sovereign's effigy of George VI.
The obverse side bears a crowned effigy of the Queen.
The brass effigy is missing its head and also the coat of arms.
The effigy of Gurney can be seen in the Sanctuary of Northfield Church.
November 14th, 2009 12: 59 pm ET burning someone in effigy is unamerican.
The centre portion of the effigy was to feature two lines on the shoulder.
A recumbent effigy of the Prince in hussar uniform lies on the tomb chest.
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.