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  1. 1. v. t. To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To vex or torment. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. kill by nailing onto a cross Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. treat cruelly Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. hold within limits and control Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. criticize harshly or violently Source: wordnet
  8. 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. Source: webster
  9. 9. v:100 v. kill by nailing onto a cross Source: ecdict

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