to crucify
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Definition & Meaning of "crucify"in English

to crucify
01

kill by nailing onto a cross 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
crucify
3rd person singular
crucifies
Present participle
crucifying
Past simple
crucified
Past participle
crucified
02

treat cruelly 

03

to criticize or condemn someone harshly and unfairly 

Examples
The media crucified the celebrity for a minor mistake. 
04

hold within limits and control 

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