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CRUCIFY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Crucify.

How to pronounce crucify:

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Crucify - as a verb

Kill by nailing onto a cross

Example: "Jesus christ was crucified"

Treat cruelly

Example: "The children tormented the stuttering teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevildunfrustrateragtorment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
besetchevvychevychivvychivyharassharryhassleplagueprovoke
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hold within limits and control

Example: "Subdue one's appetites"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mortifysubdue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
checkcontaincontrolcurbholdhold inmoderate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Criticize harshly or violently

Example: "The press savaged the new president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blastpillorysavage

Example Sentences

"They wanted to crucify him for his controversial statements."
"She felt like the media was trying to crucify her reputation."
"The protestors demanded to crucify the corrupt politician."
"The newspaper article seemed to crucify the company for its unethical practices."
"The dictator was known to crucify anyone who opposed his regime."
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Word Game Points

Is CRUCIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, crucify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRUCIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CRUCIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, crucify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRUCIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CRUCIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, crucify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRUCIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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