crucifixion

noun

cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for crucifixion

• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction
• dereliction
• interdiction
• jurisdiction
• malediction
• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction

Kids Definition

crucifixion

noun

cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 

1

capitalized : the crucifying of Jesus

2

: an act of crucifying