crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən 
1
a
capitalized : the crucifying of Christ
b
: the act of crucifying
2
: extreme and painful punishment, affliction, or suffering
Example Sentences
the crucifixion of the rebel Spartacus
Recent Examples on the Web The Crown of Thorns is a religious icon synonymous with the pain and suffering of Christ’s crucifixion. 
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 Part of the power of the Easter story is in what happened after the crucifixion. John Blake, CNN, 17 Apr. 2022 During Monday's opening ceremony, Mary Vano, the congregation's rector, welcomed her young guests and their parents, recounting the words of Jesus on the night before his crucifixion. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2022 The first was just before sentencing, when a friend of his mother’s poured oil over his head and told him the story of Jesus in the garden, struggling to face the reality of his coming crucifixion. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 12 June 2022 Some church services may include a performance of the crucifixion, burial in a tomb and resurrection of Jesus. Elissa Welle, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2022 Archaeological evidence of crucifixion is rare, as victims often didn’t receive a proper burial. Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021 The New Testament depicts Jesus' crucifixion by Roman authorities. John Blake, CNN, 17 Apr. 2022 Good Friday commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. al, 15 Apr. 2022 See More
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 Part of the power of the Easter story is in what happened after the crucifixion. John Blake, CNN, 17 Apr. 2022 During Monday's opening ceremony, Mary Vano, the congregation's rector, welcomed her young guests and their parents, recounting the words of Jesus on the night before his crucifixion. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2022 The first was just before sentencing, when a friend of his mother’s poured oil over his head and told him the story of Jesus in the garden, struggling to face the reality of his coming crucifixion. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 12 June 2022 Some church services may include a performance of the crucifixion, burial in a tomb and resurrection of Jesus. Elissa Welle, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2022 Archaeological evidence of crucifixion is rare, as victims often didn’t receive a proper burial. Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021 The New Testament depicts Jesus' crucifixion by Roman authorities. John Blake, CNN, 17 Apr. 2022 Good Friday commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. al, 15 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
crucifixion
noun
cru·ci·fix·ion ˌkrü-sə-ˈfik-shən
1
: the act of killing someone by nailing his or her feet and hands to a cross
2
capitalized : the crucifying of Jesus Christ on a cross