crucify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.

/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crucify.wav

crucify crucifies crucifying crucified

From Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, from Latin crucifigō.

cross crucifix crucifixion crucifixional crux

crucifiable decrucify recrucify

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