crucifixion

noun

cru·ci·fix·ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən

capitalized : the crucifying of Christ

: the act of crucifying

: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering

Examples of crucifixion in a Sentence

the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus

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In Christianity, it is associated with the Last Supper, where Judas, the 13th guest, betrayed Jesus, leading to his crucifixion on a Friday, according to USA TODAY. —

Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024 The Crown of Thorns, said to be the wreath placed on Jesus Christ’s head during his crucifixion, and one of the cathedral’s most sacred items, will sit in a sparkling reliquary. —

Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024 Relics, such as a crown of thorns believed to be worn by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion, were saved from the fire. —

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024 Himmelfarb’s final transformation comes in a mock crucifixion that occurs at the hands of his coworkers. —

Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crucifixion