Meaning & use
crucify
To put someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, or, informally, to criticize them very harshly.
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Ancient Rome used crucifixion to crucify criminals and rebels as a public warning.
The press was ready to crucify the politician over a single careless remark.
A note on using this word
The literal historical sense refers to a brutal method of execution, while the figurative modern use simply means to criticize someone severely.
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