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

The center will also house the official replica of the Poong Jesus Nazareno, a statue depicting a dark-skinned Jesus carrying the cross to his crucifixion. —Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 22 July 2025

All eight episodes take place during Holy Week, the final week leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

The final two seasons will deal with Jesus' crucifixion (season 6) and resurrection (season 7). —Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 25 June 2025

More than a hundred Miami Catholics walked the streets of Little River Friday afternoon for a longstanding Good Friday ritual: The procession of the cross to honor the biblical story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. —Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 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