crucifixion

Plural: crucifixions

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
• the death of Jesus by crucifixion
• the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
• An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
• An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
• The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
• The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
• An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

Examples

• Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.
• The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

Synonyms

excruciation

Related Words

crucifix, crucify