crucify
🇺🇸
/ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
verb
R
To execute someone by attaching them to a cross.
In ancient times, people were crucified for various crimes.
R
To harshly criticize or treat someone very badly.
The politician was crucified in the media for his controversial statements.
translation
To execute someone by attaching them to a cross.; To harshly criticize or treat someone very badly.
Word Forms
3rd Present
crucifies
Past
crucified
Perfect
crucified
Progressive
crucifying