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
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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The original film, starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Bearing a faint image of the front and back of a naked man, consistent with traditional depictions of Jesus after his crucifixion, the Shroud has long been subject to controversy, though many still believe in its authenticity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Prime Video will also be the home for the upcoming final two seasons of The Chosen, which will follow the crucifixion (Season 6) and the resurrection (Season 7).
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
The original film, starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crucifixion
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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crucifixion. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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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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