crucify

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cru·ci·fy / ˈkroōsəˌfī/ • v. (-fies, -fied) [tr.] (often be crucified) chiefly hist. put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross. ∎  criticize (someone) severely and unrelentingly. ∎  cause anguish to (someone).DERIVATIVES: cru·ci·fi·er n.

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