Noun
- 1. crucifixion, execution, executing, capital punishment, death penalty
- usage: the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
- 2. Crucifixion
- usage: the death of Jesus by crucifixion
- 3. crucifixion, excruciation, torture, torturing
- usage: the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
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