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Word: Crucify
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French crucifier, from late Latin crucifigere, from Latin crux, cruc- ‘cross’ + figere ‘fix’. Compare with crucifix
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkruːsɪfʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment
Short Definition:put someone to death by nailing them to cross
Examples:- two thieves were crucified with Jesus
Definition:
criticize (someone) severely and unrelentingly
Short Definition:criticize someone severely
Examples:- our fans would crucify us if we lost
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