crucifixion

1. (countable, uncountable)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.

   Kreuzigung, Kreuzigen

   распя́тиеraspjátije

   розп'я́ттяrozpʺjáttja

2. An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

   (capitalized, countable, often, uncountable)The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

   Kreuzigung

   распя́тиеraspjátije

   розп'я́ттяrozpʺjáttja

   the death of Jesus by crucifixion

3. (colloquial, countable, historical, uncountable)The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.

4. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

   The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

1. Muslims believe that Jesus was saved from crucifixion.

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2. The crucifixion is an important part of the Holy Bible.

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3. Crucifixion was objectively horrible and was commonly dealt out by the Romans.

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4. Crucifixion was a form of terror notably used by the Romans, Persians, and Carthaginians.

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