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crucifixion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃən/ · UK /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

crucifixion means: The death of Jesus after he was fastened to a cross.

noun

JESUS’S DEATHB2

The death of Jesus after he was fastened to a cross.

  • The painting shows the crucifixion.
  • Christians remember the crucifixion on Good Friday.
  • The gospel describes events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus.

Common phrases: the crucifixion, crucifixion of jesus, depict the crucifixion

DEATH ON CROSSC1

Killing someone by fastening them to a cross and leaving them hanging there until they die.

  • The prisoner faced crucifixion.
  • Roman soldiers carried out crucifixions.
  • Death by crucifixion could take a long time.

Common phrases: death by crucifixion, roman crucifixion, sentenced to crucifixion

CRUEL TREATMENTC2

Extremely cruel treatment that causes someone great suffering, often through public attacks.

  • He called the interview a public crucifixion.
  • The actress endured a crucifixion in the press.
  • Their cruel questioning felt like a crucifixion.

Similar words: persecution, torment

Common phrases: public crucifixion, media crucifixion, political crucifixion

Questions about crucifixion

What does crucifixion mean?

The death of Jesus after he was fastened to a cross.

What is crucifixion in other languages?

Türkçe: İsa’nın çarmıha gerilmesi · Español: crucifixión de Jesús · Français: crucifixion de Jésus · Deutsch: Kreuzigung Jesu · Italiano: crocifissione di Gesù · 日本語: イエスの磔刑

How do you pronounce crucifixion?

In American English /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃən/; in British English /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/.

How do you use crucifixion in a sentence?

The painting shows the crucifixion. Christians remember the crucifixion on Good Friday.

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