crucified

cru-ci-fied · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "crucify": executed by nailing or binding to a cross.

  2. 2.

    Having been put to death on a cross.

  3. 3.

    (figurative) Criticized or punished severely.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the Crucified — Jesus Christ
  • •
    crucified with Christ — spiritually united with Christ's death (religious)

Related words

See also: christ, cross, crucifixion, crucify
Synonyms: executed, persecuted

Etymology

From Latin crucifigere meaning "to fasten to a cross," from crux meaning "cross" + figere meaning "to fasten."