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

Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

The Old City of Jerusalem also home to the Via Dolorosa, the path that Jesus is said to have walked on the way to his crucifixion. —Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Without Easter – when Christians remember Christ’s crucifixion and celebrate his resurrection – there is no miracle that differentiates Christianity from other religions and Jesus from other religious leaders. —Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025

Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion, a belief paramount to Christianity. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for crucifixion

• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction
• dereliction
• interdiction
• jurisdiction
• malediction
• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction

Kids Definition

crucifixion

noun

cru·​ci·​fix·​ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 

1

capitalized : the crucifying of Jesus

2

: an act of crucifying