crucifixion
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[edit] Etymology
Latin noun of process crucifixio, from perfect passive participle crucifixus, fixed to a cross, from prefix cruci-, cross, + verb ficere, fix or do, variant form of facere, do or make
[edit] Noun
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crucifixion (plural crucifixions)
- An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
- Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion
- (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the cross of Christ.
- (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicous treatment imposed upon someone
- The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion
[edit] Translations
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
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death of Christ on cross
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[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /kʁy.si.fik.sjɔ̃/
[edit] Noun
crucifixion f. (plural crucifixions)
- A crucifixion, death on the cross; terrible treatment
