Crucifixion

Quick meaning: Crucifixion is a noun meaning An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

Meaning

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

More Meanings

1. (military, historical, colloquial) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
2. (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

Example Sentences

The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.

Centurion: Stabbed? Takes a second. Crucifixion lasts hours! It's a slow, horrible death! / Matthias: Well, at least it gets you out in the open air.

Word Forms

• crucifixions

Synonyms for crucifixion

Depending on context, synonyms include excruciation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include excruciation, steel, yes, nailing, impalement, gibbetting.

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