Crucify

verb

/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

2.verbTo 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."

3.verbTo thoroughly beat at a sport or game.

"West Ham beat Manchester City five nil - they crucified them!"

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