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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This is almost certainly Marika, the matriarch figure that puts most of the main Elden Ring plot into action, given the bracelet (visible in images from before her golden crucifixion).
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 21 May 2024
As Jesus’ body bore the marks of his crucifixion, so does the church bear the wounds of sin, Blair said.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2024
Jesus of Nazareth died from crucifixion under the orders of Roman magistrate Pontius Pilate on Good Friday.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
The Friday before Easter is known to Christians as Good Friday and honors the anniversary of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 21 May 2024
As Jesus’ body bore the marks of his crucifixion, so does the church bear the wounds of sin, Blair said.
—Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2024
Jesus of Nazareth died from crucifixion under the orders of Roman magistrate Pontius Pilate on Good Friday.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
The Friday before Easter is known to Christians as Good Friday and honors the anniversary of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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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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