crucifixion

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/

Noun

crucifixion

1. 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.

   1. (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the Cross of Christ.
2. (military, historical, colloquial) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
3. (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

   ''The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

Related terms

• crucify
• crucifix

Translations

• French: crucifiement
• German: Kreuzigung
• Italian: crocifissione, crocefissione
• Portuguese: crucificação, crucifixão
• Russian: распя́тие
• Spanish: crucifixión

Translations

• French: crucifixion
• German: Kreuzigung
• Italian: crocifissione
• Portuguese: crucificação, crucifixão
• Russian: распя́тие

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