crucifixion
25 points
English
11 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,731
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Definitions
noun
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kɹˌuːsɪfˈɪkʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural crucifixions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
fictionconvictionaddictionjurisdictionpredictionfrictioncontradictionevictionafflictionrestrictiondepictiondictionderelictionbenedictionconstrictioninfliction
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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