[ˈkruːsɪfʌɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment
(e.g: two thieves were crucified with Jesus)

- criticize (someone) severely and unrelentingly
(e.g: our fans would crucify us if we lost)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French crucifier, from late Latin crucifigere, from Latin crux, cruc- ‘cross’ + figere ‘fix’. Compare with crucifix