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by blitzar 527 days ago
crucify /ˈkruːsɪfʌɪ/ verb past tense: crucified; past participle: crucified

1. put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment. "two thieves were crucified with Jesus"

2. INFORMAL criticize (someone) severely and unrelentingly. "our fans would crucify us if we lost"