crucifixion

noun

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cru·ci·fix·ion | \ ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən

Definition of crucifixion

1a 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 The New Testament depicts Jesus' crucifixion by Roman authorities. — John Blake, CNN, 17 Apr. 2022 Good Friday commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. — al, 15 Apr. 2022 Good Friday marks Jesus’ suffering, crucifixion and death. — Jason Oliver Evans, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2022 The Jewish holiday of Passover took place just before Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. — CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Jesus was Jewish and had a Passover meal with his followers the day before his crucifixion on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2022 The observance commemorates the Last Supper, before Jesus’ crucifixion. — CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Dew began his sermon by acknowledging the devastation felt on Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. — Tatyana Turner, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2022 Ahead of this weekend's Easter Sunday, Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus. — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2022 See More

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