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crucifier

to crucify

verb kryoo-see-FYEH Rare

Origin: From Latin 'crucifigere' (to fix to a cross)

Usage Note

Crucifier is used both literally (to put someone to death on a cross) and figuratively — la presse l'a crucifié means 'the press crucified him' (subjected him to savage public criticism). The noun crucifixion refers to the act; the related adjective is crucifié(e).

Examples

"Les Romains crucifiaient les condamnés."

Natural Translation

The Romans crucified the condemned.

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