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.

Generic synonyms: Capital Punishment, Death Penalty, Executing, Execution
Derivative terms: Crucify

2. Noun. The death of Jesus by crucifixion.
Generic synonyms: Death, Decease, Expiry

3. Noun. The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering.
Exact synonyms: Excruciation
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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crucifixion

crucifer
cruciferae
cruciferous
cruciferous plant
cruciferous vegetable
crucifers
crucifiction
crucifictions
crucified
crucifier
crucifiers
crucifies
crucifix
crucifix fish
crucifixes
crucifixion (current term)
crucifixionlike
crucifixions
crucifixlike
cruciform
cruciform eminence
cruciform ligament of atlas
cruciform loops
cruciform structure
cruciforms
crucify
crucifying

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