Synonyms for

Crucified

Verb / ˈkru:sʌˌfaɪd / Another word for crucified — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross

Synonyms & similar words

dun torment crucify bedevil frustrate mortify rag subdue blast pillory savage execute hang martyr murder sacrifice slay dispatch exterminate eliminate annihilate eradicate liquidate neutralize terminate destroy obliterate

Synonyms by register

Formal

executed martyred tormented afflicted

Informal

nailed hung out to dry sacrificed

Literary

impaled racked scourged

Antonyms

freed liberated saved rescued released vindicated

Common collocations

  • crucified by the press
  • crucified on the cross
  • crucified for his beliefs
  • crucified in the media
  • crucified by public opinion
  • crucified for his sins

Word family

noun crucifixion
verb crucify
adjective crucified

Usage note

While 'crucified' literally refers to execution by nailing or binding to a cross, it is often used metaphorically to describe intense public criticism or suffering.

Example sentences

  1. The Romans crucified their prisoners during ancient times.
  2. The teacher told the students about how Jesus was crucified.
  3. The criminals were crucified for their crimes.
  4. The soldier was threatened to be crucified if he didn't follow orders.
  5. The villagers were afraid they would be crucified for their beliefs.

Quotes

  • He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed. - 1 Peter 2:24
  • Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. - Luke 23:34
  • Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. - 2 Timothy 2:8-9

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