crucifier
to crucify
verb kryoo-see-FYEH Rare
Origin: From Latin 'crucifigere' (to fix to a cross)
Usage Note
Crucifier is used both literally (to put someone to death on a cross) and figuratively — la presse l'a crucifié means 'the press crucified him' (subjected him to savage public criticism). The noun crucifixion refers to the act; the related adjective is crucifié(e).
Examples
"Les Romains crucifiaient les condamnés."
Natural Translation
The Romans crucified the condemned.
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