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   crucify

   /ˈkruːsɪfʌɪ/

   verb

   • 1. put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment: "two thieves were crucified with Jesus" Similar nail to a crosshang on a crossexecuteput to deathkillmartyr
   • ▪ cause anguish to (someone): "she'd been crucified by his departure" Similar devastatecrushshatterhurt deeplywoundpaindistressharrowagonizemortifytormenttorturecause agony tocause suffering tocause pain toinflict anguish on
   • 2. criticize (someone) severely and unrelentingly: informal "our fans would crucify us if we lost" Similar condemncriticize severelyattacktear aparttear to piecescensuredenouncearraignlambastpillorycarp atcavil atrail againstinveigh againstcast aspersions onpour scorn ondisparagedenigratedeprecatemalignrevilevilifybesmirchrun downgive a bad press toslurinformal:knockpanslamhammerblastbad-mouthnitpick aboutthrow brickbats atgive flak tolay intolace intopull to piecespull apartpick holes inhit out atmaulsavageroastskewerslag offhave a go atgive some stick toslaterubbishmonsterpummelcut uptrashbagdated:ratearchaic:slashvituperate againstreprobaterare:animadvert on/uponobjurgateexcoriateaspersederogatereprehendOpposite praise

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French crucifier, from late Latin crucifigere, from Latin crux, cruc- ‘cross’ + figere ‘fix’. Compare with crucifix.

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   • 1. crucifier noun

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   The meaning of CRUCIFY is to put to death by nailing or binding the wrists or hands and feet to a cross. How to use crucify in a sentence.

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   CRUCIFY definition: 1. to kill someone by tying or fastening them with nails to a cross and leaving them there to die…. Learn more.

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   Crucify definition: to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross.. See examples of CRUCIFY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCRUCIFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CRUCIFY meaning: 1. to kill someone by tying or fastening them with nails to a cross and leaving them there to die…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRUCIFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To crucify someone means to criticize or punish them severely. [informal] She'll crucify me if she finds you still here. [VERB noun] She was crucified by the critics for her performance. [VERB noun] Synonyms: pan [informal], rubbish [informal], ridicule, slag (off) [slang] More Synonyms of crucify. More Synonyms of crucify.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › crucifyCrucify - definition of crucify by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To put (a person) to death by nailing or binding to a cross. 2. To mortify or subdue (the flesh). 3. To treat cruelly; torment: crucified the awkward child with teasing. 4. To criticize harshly; pillory: The media crucified the politician for breaking a campaign pledge.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcrucify verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   crucify somebody (informal) to criticize or punish somebody very severely. The prime minister was crucified in the press for his handling of the affair.