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crucify

verb cru·ci·fy \ˈkrü-sə-ˌfī\

: to kill (someone) by nailing or tying his or her hands and feet to a cross

: to criticize (someone or something) very harshly

cru·ci·fiedcru·ci·fy·ing

Full Definition of CRUCIFY

transitive verb
1
:  to put to death by nailing or binding the wrists or hands and feet to a cross
2
:  to destroy the power of :  mortify <crucify the flesh>
3
a :  to treat cruelly :  torment
b :  pillory 2<crucified in the press>
cru·ci·fi·er \-ˌfī-ər\ noun
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Origin of CRUCIFY

Middle English crucifien, from Anglo-French crucifier, from Late Latin crucifigere
First Known Use: 14th century

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CRUCIFY Defined for Kids

crucify

verb cru·ci·fy \ˈkrü-sə-ˌfī\
cru·ci·fiedcru·ci·fy·ing

Definition of CRUCIFY for Kids

1
:  to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross
2
:  to treat cruelly or harshly <Dishonest judges were crucified in the newspapers.>

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