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
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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.
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The story of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, also shares similarities with Jesus’ sacrifice and crucifixion.
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Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
But things go even worse than the flag incident when the Antioch service includes its theatrical retelling of the Christ story with its trial, crucifixion and resurrection.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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 Sep. 2024
The story of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, also shares similarities with Jesus’ sacrifice and crucifixion.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2015
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crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
capitalized
: the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying
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