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Webster 1913 Edition
Crucifixion
Cruˊci-fix′ion
(kr?ˊs?-f?k′sh?n)
, Noun.
1.
The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
2.
The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
3.
Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.
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Webster 1828 Edition
Crucifixion
CRUCIFIXION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
crucifixion
crucifixion
See also: crucifixión
English
Noun
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.
- (military, historical, colloquial) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
- (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the Cross of Christ.
- (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.
- The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.
Translations
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
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death of Christ on cross
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Related terms
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kʁy.si.fik.sjɔ̃/
Noun
crucifixion f (plural crucifixions)
- A crucifixion, death on the cross; terrible treatment