Definition of CRUCIFIXION

crucifixion

Meanings

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.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō.

Synonyms

excruciation

Scrabble Score: 25

crucifixion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crucifixion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crucifixion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

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