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Crucifixion Definition & Meaning

crucifixion
noun
  1. the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
  2. the death of Jesus by crucifixion
  3. the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering

"Crucifixion" in song lyrics

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  • "Listen, we goin' through the crucifixion"
    Belief f/ C-Rayz Walz, MURS, Vordul Mega, Wordsworth — Say Yes
  • "Now I know how Jesus felt, when He faced His Crucifixion"
    Capital-X — Fight the Apathy
  • "The lethal injection, modern day crucifixion"
    Capital-X — Revolutionary

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Frequently asked questions

What does crucifixion mean?
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross the death of Jesus by crucifixion the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
What part of speech is crucifixion?
Crucifixion is a noun.
How many definitions does crucifixion have?
Crucifixion has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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