crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 
1
a
Crucifixion
: the crucifying of Christ
b
: the act of crucifying
2
: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering
Examples of crucifixion in a Sentence
the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Traditional ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered by Christians as the traditional site of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, were scaled back under an agreement with Israeli police.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
Somehow along the way, though, investigating Jesus’ crucifixion transformed him — along with a possible brush with the supernatural.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
According to Christian teachings, Christ was arrested, tried and sentenced to death by crucifixion.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
capitalized
: the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying
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