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Definition of Crucifixion
1. Noun. The act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross.
2. Noun. The death of Jesus by crucifixion.
3. Noun. The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering.
Exact synonyms: Excruciation
Generic synonyms: Torture, Torturing
Derivative terms: Crucify, Excruciate
Generic synonyms: Torture, Torturing
Derivative terms: Crucify, Excruciate
Definition of Crucifixion
1. n. The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
Definition of Crucifixion
1. Noun. An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. ¹
2. Noun. (''absolute use, often capitalized: The '''Crucifixion''''') The death on the Cross of Christ. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crucifixion
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