crucifying Synonyms

crucifying Meaning

crucifying

to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross, to destroy the power of, pillory sense 2, to put to death by nailing or binding the wrists or hands and feet to a cross, to treat cruelly

crucifying Sentence Examples

  1. The oppressive regime was crucifying dissidents to suppress dissent.
  2. Witnesses watched in horror as the victim was slowly crucified on a wooden cross.
  3. The tormentor's sadistic pleasure in crucifying the innocent was evident in his twisted smile.
  4. The soldiers, hardened by war, carried out the crucifixion with cold indifference.
  5. The poet's words painted a vivid picture of the agonizing crucifixion of the Savior.
  6. The painting depicted the excruciating moment of the crucifixion, with the nails piercing through the hands and feet.
  7. The condemned man was crucified in a public square, serving as a grim reminder of the consequences of his crimes.
  8. The act of crucifixion symbolized the ultimate sacrifice and suffering endured.
  9. Scholars have debated the historical accuracy of the crucifixion narrative for centuries.
  10. The gruesome practice of crucifixion left an enduring mark on society, evoking both horror and awe.

FAQs About the word crucifying

to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross, to destroy the power of, pillory sense 2, to put to death by nailing or binding the wrists

hammering, excoriating, faulting, upbraiding, knocking, lambasting, denouncing, attacking, blaming, skewering

recommending,approving, endorsing, commending, sanctioning, extolling,praising, indorsing,lauding

The oppressive regime was crucifying dissidents to suppress dissent.

Witnesses watched in horror as the victim was slowly crucified on a wooden cross.

The tormentor's sadistic pleasure in crucifying the innocent was evident in his twisted smile.

The soldiers, hardened by war, carried out the crucifixion with cold indifference.