crucifixion

noun

cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən How to pronounce crucifixion (audio)
1
a
capitalized : 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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Last Supper, leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, and revealed its streaming date. Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 May 2025 Season 5 centers on Holy Week—the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion—while Season 6 will depict the crucifixion itself, and Season 7 will focus on the resurrection. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 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. Keir Simmons, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024 The story is said to revolve around the search for the Spear of Destiny, which stabbed Jesus Christ on the cross during his crucifixion, and get their hands on it before the Nazis. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crucifixion

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of crucifixion was in the 15th century

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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

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crucifixion

noun
cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən How to pronounce crucifixion (audio)
1
capitalized : the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying

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