Thesaurus: crucify

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1. v. t. To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet.
2. v. t. To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify.
3. v. t. To vex or torment.
4. v. kill by nailing onto a cross
5. v. treat cruelly
6. v. hold within limits and control
7. v. criticize harshly or violently
8. 1. To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet. They cried, saying, Crucify him, cricify him. Luke xxiii. 21. 2. To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify. They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. Gal. v. 24. 3. To vex or torment. Beau. & FL.
9. v:100 v. kill by nailing onto a cross