crucified

past tense of crucify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucified
Verb
  • The Royal Dutch Medical Association scolded the psychiatrists, and prosecutors declined to act.
    Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • In 2013, then-President Barack Obama penned a thank-you letter to federal employees for their service and scolded Congress for failing to approve a spending plan, without placing blame.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Even some of his Republican allies have criticized it.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dem leadership has been pilloried by Dem voters for rolling over and not standing up to Trump.
    Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • That creates an uneventful race, like the one at Bristol earlier this spring, which had just four lead changes in 500 laps; afterward, fans pilloried the quality of the action on social media and satellite radio.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On her first-ever boat, she was berated by a misogynistic captain to the point of swearing back at him and walking off.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The resident berated by the mayor of Dearborn expresses concern about free speech rights.
    Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But some Republicans blamed Newsom for the freeway closure, calling it an over-reaction.
    City News Service, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
  • As catastrophic wildfires spur insurance companies to raise homeowner premiums and drop thousands of policyholders across California, the industry has blamed climate change for fueling the blazes.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.
    Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How has Fawlty Towers, one of the most offbeat, provincial, inappropriate, and heavily excoriated shows of all time, remained popular for 50 years?
    Jonathan Margolis, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The Wall Street Journal editorial board excoriated Attorney General Pam Bondi for suggesting hate speech is not protected under the law in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Although the attack was widely condemned, experts told CNN the conspiracy ultimately found a new foothold amid the rise of far-right movements in Europe and the United States.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Vance’s spokesperson, William Martin, condemned the Newsom’s criticism, labeling it a mischaracterization of standard military training that ensures force readiness.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Crucified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucified. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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