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Crucifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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crucifying

 

[ ˈkruːsɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious

To put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross or to crucify.

Synonyms

execute, hang, martyr

Examples of usage

  • They were accused of crucifying the innocent man.
  • The Romans used crucifying as a form of punishment.
Context #2 | Verb

figurative

To criticize harshly or torment someone emotionally.

Synonyms

attack, condemn, criticize

Examples of usage

  • The media was crucifying the politician for his controversial statements.
  • She felt like she was being crucified by her classmates for making a mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "crucifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crucificando

🇮🇳 सलीब पर चढ़ाना

🇩🇪 kreuzigen

🇮🇩 menyalibkan

🇺🇦 розпинати

🇵🇱 krzyżować

🇯🇵 磔にする (haritsukeni suru)

🇫🇷 crucifier

🇪🇸 crucificar

🇹🇷 çarmıha germek

🇰🇷 십자가에 못 박다 (sibjaga-e mot bagda)

🇸🇦 صلب (ṣalb)

🇨🇿 křižovat

🇸🇰 križovať

🇨🇳 钉十字架 (dīng shízìjià)

🇸🇮 križati

🇮🇸 krossfesta

🇰🇿 айқашқа шегелеу (ayqasqa shegeleu)

🇬🇪 ჯვარცმა (jvarcma)

🇦🇿 çarmıxa çəkmək

🇲🇽 crucificar

Etymology

The word 'crucifying' has its origins in the Latin word 'crucifigere', which means 'to fasten to a cross'. The practice of crucifixion was commonly used as a form of execution in ancient times, particularly by the Romans. Over time, the term has also been used figuratively to describe harsh criticism or emotional torment. The word carries a heavy and powerful connotation due to its historical and religious significance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,616, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.