plural crucifixions
1
: an act of killing someone by nailing or tying his or her hands and feet to a cross : an act of crucifying someone
the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus
2
: the killing of Jesus Christ on a cross
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“Crucifixion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/crucifixion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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