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crucifying


Meanings
  • the act of affixing someone or something to a cross, especially as a punishment or as a religious ritual.

    - "He was crucified for his rebellion against the Roman Empire."
    - "The painting depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ."
    - "During the Passion of Christ, the cross on which Jesus was crucified was called the True Cross."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with crucifying
cajoling , entangling , involving , subjugating
Homophones
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  1. Crucifying (en) : the act of affixing someone or something to a cross, especially as a punishment or as a religious ritual.

  2. Crucifying (en) : to kill or destroy someone or something, especially in a brutal or merciless way.

  3. Crucifying (en) : to subject someone or something to intense scrutiny, criticism, or judgment.


Variants
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crucified , crucifier , crucifiers , crucifies , crucify , crucifying
Etymology
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The English word 'crucifying' comes from the Latin word 'crucifixus', which means 'affixed to a cross'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the ancient Romans used a crucifixion as a form of punishment and deterrence?

  2. Did you know that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is one of the most significant events in Western civilization?

  3. Did you know that the crucifixion is a common theme in art, literature, and music?

  4. Did you know that there are many different theories and interpretations of the meaning and significance of the crucifixion?

  5. Did you know that the crucifixion is a central part of the Christian faith and is celebrated each year during the Christian holy day of Good Friday?


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