crucifying

verb

present participle of crucify
as in criticizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucifying
  1. criticizing
  2. berating
  3. blaming
  4. scolding
  5. flaying
  6. excoriating
  7. castigating
  8. denouncing
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  • Mamdani’s office posted an 88-second video criticizing Amazon’s use of the subcontractor model.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The city’s Environment and Utilities Commission declined to recommend approval, criticizing officials for insufficient public outreach.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticizing
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  • Meanwhile, Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was suspended and fined after allegedly berating two young Cunningham fans who were sitting courtside for celebrating Cunningham's stance on women's sports.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His tenure came to an end when video surfaced of a drunken Galliano berating other customers at a Paris bar with vile antisemitic insults.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of berating
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  • But surprisingly, that anger has metastasized into actual antisemitism — not merely opposition to Israel’s government, but blaming Jewish Americans and contributing to antisemitic incidents, with physical assaults reaching record levels.
    — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, Ellison attempted a high-profile reputation reboot, extolling his love for movies and blaming politics for opposition to the deal.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of blaming
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  • Rather than scolding parents about screens, society could do more to support families in ways that obviate the need for screen time.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Do not punish your dog by scolding or yelling at them, as this may make your dog's behavior worse out of fear or stress.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of scolding
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  • The end came with England on 50-0, with Stokes flaying Foulkes to Mitchell at mid-on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • Dwight grabbed my arm, wrenching my hand out of my pocket, flaying it like a fish, pulling me along.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Definition of flaying
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  • In a press conference after the hearing, officials sent their condolences to Thompson’s family, while excoriating those who glorified Mangione.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The rules governing red cards are sacrosanct in the international game, and Belgium were joined by legions of federations, fans, pundits, heads of state and former referees in excoriating FIFA for the decision to let Balogun play.
    — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of excoriating
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  • El-Sayed is running on Medicare for All while castigating corporate influence in politics.
    — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 20 July 2026
  • Yet with the same breath many are castigating Kang, others are denouncing clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid for not investing more into their women’s team.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of castigating
Verb
  • Bryant then claims that Cunningham's stance on female sports is comparable to Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem or denouncing the Fourth of July as sadistic.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Trump did strike some notes of unity, praising the Secret Service and denouncing political violence.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of denouncing
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