1. to kill someone by nailing or binding them to a cross
Usage: historical
2. to criticize someone very harshly or severely
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The Romans crucified Jesus Christ according to Christian belief.
• Criminals were crucified as a form of public execution in ancient times.
• The media crucified the politician after the scandal broke.
• The coach was crucified by fans for his poor game decisions.
• Critics crucified the movie for its weak plot and bad acting.
• She felt crucified by her colleagues’ harsh comments about her work.