verb
- executes by nailing or binding to a cross
- criticizes or punishes severely
Usage: historical
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The Romans crucified criminals as a form of execution.
- Jesus was crucified on the cross according to Christian belief.
- The media crucifies politicians for their mistakes.
- The coach crucified the team after their poor performance.
- Critics crucified the movie for its weak plot.
- She felt crucified by the harsh reviews of her work.