Definition of
crucify has definitions from the fields of law,Christianity
1
[ verb ] (law,Christianity) kill by nailing onto a cross

Examples

"Jesus Christ was crucified"

Used in print

(Tom F. Driver, "Beckett by the Madeleine,"...)

Two thieves are crucified with Christ , one saved and the other damned .

Related terms

execute crucifixion

2
[ verb ] treat cruelly

Synonyms

tantalize rag bedevil dun frustrate torment

Examples

"The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

He really crucified him .

Related terms

annoy harass tease persecute hamstring madden tormentor frustration harassment badgering

3
[ verb ] criticize harshly or violently

Synonyms

pillory savage

Examples

"The press savaged the new President" "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage"

Related terms

criticize

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Rhymes with

classify ossify declassify calcify pacify diversify electrify detoxify intensify ratify ramify stratify specify unify codify purify falsify reunify gratify clarify justify rarefy gasify petrify demystify certify terrify verify testify qualify horrify stultify notify mystify glorify personify disqualify edify deify decertify rectify acidify typify nullify mummify modify mollify identify indemnify exemplify simplify misidentify sanctify solidify identify misidentify liquefy magnify amplify dignify signify

Phonetic and Homophones

K R UW1 S AH0 F AY2

Similar Spelling

cricify crucifix crucifer cruciform Cruciferae crucible

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