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Crucifixion vs Crucified - What's the difference?

crucifixion | crucified |

As a noun crucifixion

is an execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

As a verb crucified is

past tense of crucify.

As an adjective crucified is

that has been subject to crucifixion.

crucifixion

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
  • ''Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.
  • (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion ) The death on the Cross of Christ.
  • (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.
  • ''The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion .

    crucified

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (crucify)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • that has been subject to crucifixion