crucify.
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
Meaning & usage
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media.
To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.
West Ham beat Manchester City five nil–they crucified them!
Where this word comes from
From Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, from Latin crucifigō.
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