crucify
verb (used with object)
to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross.
crucifying
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present participleof crucify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Drake's music sounds more in line with the current culture so persistent in crucifying women for their mere existence or agency.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2023
“It was the most crucifying pain,” Mr. Nadery recalled.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2021
“Instead of out-casting and almost crucifying a personality, you say: ‘Okay, this guy is different, let’s act a certain way, let’s not treat him like a Roger Federer or like a Marin Cilic.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2021
"To young people just starting a career, it's crucifying."
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2021
The letter to the editor crucifying her husband had hurt her terribly.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
