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crucifixion

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11 lettersPronunciation /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/Part of speech nounSorted ccfiiinoruxStarts with CEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.
  • Centurion: Stabbed? Takes a second. Crucifixion lasts hours! It's a slow, horrible death! / Matthias: Well, at least it gets you out in the open air.
  • The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

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