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crucifixion
/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/
noun 4name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
all, better, greatest, horrible, important, public
VERB + CRUCIFIXION
saved, takes
CRUCIFIXION + NOUN
hours, it's
PREP.
from, than
ADV.
objectively
Definitions
noun
1
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.
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.
2
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
3
The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
4
An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.
The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.
name
1
The death of Jesus on a cross; the crucifixion of Jesus.
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Synonyms
noun — the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
- excruciation
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Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.
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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.
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The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.
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The crucifixion is an important part of the Holy Bible.
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Muslims believe that Jesus was saved from crucifixion.
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Crucifixion was a form of terror notably used by the Romans, Persians, and Carthaginians.
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