crucifixion

noun

cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən How to pronounce crucifixion (audio)
1
a
capitalized : the crucifying of Christ
b
: the act of crucifying
2
: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering

Examples of crucifixion in a Sentence

the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus
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Himmelfarb’s final transformation comes in a mock crucifixion that occurs at the hands of his coworkers. Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024 But things go even worse than the flag incident when the Antioch service includes its theatrical retelling of the Christ story with its trial, crucifixion and resurrection. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024 In Christianity, it is associated with the Last Supper, where Judas, the 13th guest, betrayed Jesus, leading to his crucifixion on a Friday, according to USA TODAY. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Sep. 2024 The story of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, also shares similarities with Jesus’ sacrifice and crucifixion. Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2015 See all Example Sentences for crucifixion 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of crucifixion was in the 15th century

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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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crucifixion

noun
cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən How to pronounce crucifixion (audio)
1
capitalized : the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying

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