Crucifixion

n.	1.	The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
	2.	The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
	3.	Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial. Do ye prove What crucifixions are in love? - Herrick.

Noun	1.	crucifixion - 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
	2.	Crucifixion - the death of Jesus on the cross
	3.	crucifixion - the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering Synonyms: excruciation

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