crucifixion
1. the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: crucify • Hypernyms: execution, executing, capital punishment, death penalty 2. the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering • Syn: excruciation • Derivationally related forms: excruciate (for: excruciation), crucify • Hypernyms: torture, torturing
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