crucifixion

IPA: krusɪfˈɪkʃʌn

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
(Christianity, often capitalized) The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
(military, historical, colloquial) The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
(figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

Examples of "crucifixion" in Sentences

In some communities, flagellation and/or real crucifixion is included.
We must be crucified personally, mystically; for through crucifixion is the only path to resurrection.
The figure of Christ during the crucifixion is actually James Caviezel, despite popular rumors - no animatronics were used.
Yet for the Indie's Tim Luckhurst, 'Kate's crucifixion' is a tale of fashion labels 'buckling' under the pressure of the hideous tabloids.
Gentiles that sought His presence, the hour of His death was the hour of His life; the hour of His defeat in crucifixion the hour of His triumph in redemption.
The first crucifixion is being doled out to "Cynewulf," played by a 27 year-old electrical engineer from Flint, Michigan, whose crime is "ganking" (ripping off) new players as they first appear in game.