This verb means to make an example of someone publicly, often with connotations of shame or spectacle. Hebrews uses it to describe the hypothetical case of apostates who 'put Christ to open shame' by renouncing faith. The term suggests public humiliation, holding someone up as a warning or object of ridicule. It evokes the practice of parading prisoners or criminals publicly to deter others. The word combines publicity with disgrace, making private failure a public spectacle.