crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 
1
a
Crucifixion
: the crucifying of Christ
b
: the act of crucifying
2
: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering
Examples of crucifixion in a Sentence
the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus
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Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion.
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The day commemorates the return of Jesus to Jerusalem and is the week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection; the week is the holiest in the Christian calendar.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Easter scene depicts a central moment in Christianity, illustrating the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after being buried in a tomb following his crucifixion.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Good Friday, observed on Friday, April 3, marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is one of the most solemn days of the Christian calendar.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The day commemorates the return of Jesus to Jerusalem and is the week leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection; the week is the holiest in the Christian calendar.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Easter scene depicts a central moment in Christianity, illustrating the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after being buried in a tomb following his crucifixion.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Good Friday, observed on Friday, April 3, marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is one of the most solemn days of the Christian calendar.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
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: the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying
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