Crucifies vs Crucifixes - What's the difference?

As a verb crucifies

is third-person singular of crucify.

plural of crucifix.

(head)

(crucify)

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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.

(head)