crucify
To execute by nailing to a crossTo execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
» Tom has crucified himself.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
kreuzigen
распя́тьraspjátʹ, распина́тьraspinátʹ
розпина́тиrozpynáty, розіпну́тиrozipnúty, розп'я́сти́rozpʺjástý
kill by nailing onto a cross
(excessive, transitive)To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media.
(excessive, informal, transitive)To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.
West Ham beat Manchester City five nil–they crucified them!
Examples
18 sentencesTom has crucified himself.
Sami was going to be crucified.
The two lovers who eloped were crucified.
It was the third hour, and they crucified him.
Mary has crucified herself.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, fromFrom Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, from Latin crucifigō.
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Forms
crucifies, crucifying, crucified, crucifiedSynonyms
10 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle