1. past tense of charivari; subjected to a charivari (a noisy, mocking serenade or public disturbance, historically directed at newlyweds or unpopular figures)
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical

Examples

• The unpopular couple was charivaried by townspeople on their wedding night.
• In colonial times, those who married against community wishes were sometimes charivaried.
• The old records show that the mayor was charivaried after his controversial decision.