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crucify
verbgeneral usecommon/kɾusifiˈkaɾ/cru·ci·fi·car
Definitions
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To put someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross.
Usage examples
“The rebels were captured and crucified by the Roman authorities.”
“The act of crucifying was a common punishment.”
Common combinations
crucify someonebe crucifiedorder to crucify
2
To criticize or punish someone severely and unrelentingly.
Usage examples
“The critics crucified the director's new film.”
“Don't crucify him for one honest mistake.”
Common combinations
crucify in the presspublicly crucify