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Crucify vs Crucified - What's the difference?

crucify | crucified |

As verbs the difference between crucify and crucified

is that crucify is to execute (a person) by nailing to a cross while crucified is (crucify).

As an adjective crucified is

that has been subject to crucifixion.

crucify

English

Verb

  • To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
  • To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
  • * 1992 , Tori Amos, Crucify (song)
    • I crucify myself and nothing I do is good enough for you.
  • (informal) To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.

    • Related terms

    * crucifix * crucifixion

    crucified

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (crucify)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • that has been subject to crucifixion