crucifixion

/kɹˌusɪfˈɪkʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
2. the death of Jesus by crucifixion
3. the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering

Synonyms for crucifixion

• excruciation

Words that rhyme with crucifixion

• constriction
• depiction
• addiction
• affliction
• contradiction
• friction
• infliction
• restriction
• benediction
• conviction
• dereliction
• diction
• eviction
• fiction
• interdiction
• jurisdiction
• prediction
• nonfiction