crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 
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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Millions of Christians around the world believe that this shroud – commonly called the Shroud of Turin – is the cloth that was used to bury Jesus after his crucifixion and that the image on the shroud was produced miraculously when he was resurrected.
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Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
The Friday before Easter is known to Catholics as Good Friday and honors the anniversary of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Mannerist painters like Tintoretto painted similar masses assembled to witness crucifixions and baptisms.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Prior to that, the authors said, the church had taught that Jews were responsible for Christ’s crucifixion.
—Marc A Ramirez, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
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Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
The Friday before Easter is known to Catholics as Good Friday and honors the anniversary of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Mannerist painters like Tintoretto painted similar masses assembled to witness crucifixions and baptisms.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Prior to that, the authors said, the church had taught that Jews were responsible for Christ’s crucifixion.
—Marc A Ramirez, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024
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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
capitalized
: the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying
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