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1. (n.) crucifixion
the act of crucifying or the state of being crucified.
2. crucifixion
(cap.) the death of Jesus upon the Cross.
3. crucifixion
a picture or other representation of this.
4. crucifixion
severe and unjust punishment or suffering.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < LL)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) crucifixion
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
2. (noun) Crucifixion
the death of Jesus by crucifixion
3. (noun) crucifixion, excruciation
the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
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1. (noun) crucifixion
the act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment
2. (noun) crucifixion
the state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross
3. (noun) crucifixion
intense suffering or affliction; painful trial
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