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
Recent Examples on the Web
In Christianity, the darkness described in the Bible as accompanying Jesus’ crucifixion has been interpreted as an eclipse, while in Islam, sacred works similarly describe the passing of the Prophet Muhammad’s son.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Easter Mass is one of the most important dates on the liturgical calendar, celebrating what the faithful believe was Jesus' resurrection after his crucifixion.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Apr. 2024
Dozens of parishioners marched the streets of Little River on Good Friday afternoon to witness the carrying of the sacred cross while recounting the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
From there, the play becomes a kind of crucifixion, as the doctor’s supporters peel away, each for his own seemingly reasonable reason.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
In January, one of his courts condemned nine men to be executed for homosexual behavior—seven by stoning, two by crucifixion.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2024
The 14-step prayer crosses depictions of Christ's journey carrying his cross for his crucifixion, and his later death, according to Catholic Online.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2024
Lent ends with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, an important day in the Christian calendar that honors the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion on the cross, per BBC.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
The film’s crucifixion scene employed actual footage from the 1961 eclipse, a rare intersection of real life and movie magic.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 Mar. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Easter Mass is one of the most important dates on the liturgical calendar, celebrating what the faithful believe was Jesus' resurrection after his crucifixion.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Apr. 2024
Dozens of parishioners marched the streets of Little River on Good Friday afternoon to witness the carrying of the sacred cross while recounting the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
From there, the play becomes a kind of crucifixion, as the doctor’s supporters peel away, each for his own seemingly reasonable reason.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
In January, one of his courts condemned nine men to be executed for homosexual behavior—seven by stoning, two by crucifixion.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2024
The 14-step prayer crosses depictions of Christ's journey carrying his cross for his crucifixion, and his later death, according to Catholic Online.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2024
Lent ends with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, an important day in the Christian calendar that honors the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion on the cross, per BBC.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024
The film’s crucifixion scene employed actual footage from the 1961 eclipse, a rare intersection of real life and movie magic.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 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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