ALL meanings of crucifixion
cru·ci·fix·ion
C c - variable noun crucifixion Crucifixion is a way of killing people which was common in the Roman Empire, in which they were tied or nailed to a cross and left to die. 3
- proper noun crucifixion The Crucifixion is the crucifixion of Christ. 3
- noun crucifixion a method of putting to death by nailing or binding to a cross, normally by the hands and feet, which was widespread in the ancient world 3
- noun crucifixion a picture or representation of this 3
- noun crucifixion a crucifying or being crucified 3
- noun crucifixion a representation of the Crucifixion as in painting or statuary 3
- noun crucifixion the act of crucifying. 1
- noun crucifixion the state of being crucified. 1
- noun crucifixion (initial capital letter) the death of Jesus upon the Cross. 1
- noun crucifixion a picture or other representation of this. 1
- noun crucifixion severe and unjust punishment or suffering; persecution. 1
- noun crucifixion death by attaching to a cross 1
- noun crucifixion harsh criticism 1
- noun crucifixion The execution of a person by nailing or binding them to a cross. 1
- noun crucifixion An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. 0
- noun crucifixion (Colloquial) (military, historical) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position. 0
- noun crucifixion (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the Cross of Christ. 0
- noun crucifixion (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone. 0