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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“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
“We didn’t have some preconceived idea about crucifying Michelle,” said John Stauffer, one of the two American studies professors.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2017
What I don’t get is crucifying the likes of McCaffrey and Fournette for deciding otherwise.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 21, 2016
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
