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English noun: crucifixion | |||
| 1. | crucifixion (act) 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 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | capital punishment, death penalty, executing, execution | ||
| 2. | Crucifixion (event) the death of Jesus by crucifixion | ||
| Instance hypernym | death, decease, expiry | ||
| 3. | crucifixion (act) the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering | ||
| Synonyms | excruciation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | torture, torturing | ||
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