crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 
1
a
Crucifixion
: 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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The obvious answer is the entire passage on the crucifixion.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Jesus of Nazareth died from crucifixion under the orders of Roman magistrate Pontius Pilate on Good Friday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The Last Supper, recognized on Holy Thursday, refers to the last meal Jesus ate with his disciples prior to his trial and crucifixion, around the time of the Hebrew Passover.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The original film, which is spoken in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin to create a more historically accurate and immersive experience, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Jesus of Nazareth died from crucifixion under the orders of Roman magistrate Pontius Pilate on Good Friday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
The Last Supper, recognized on Holy Thursday, refers to the last meal Jesus ate with his disciples prior to his trial and crucifixion, around the time of the Hebrew Passover.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The original film, which is spoken in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin to create a more historically accurate and immersive experience, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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 28 Feb. 2026.
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crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion
ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
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: the crucifying of Jesus
2
: an act of crucifying
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