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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crucify

/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables
cru-ci-fy
IPA
/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

Transitive verb

verb

To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.

Transitive verb

verb

To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.

Informal; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, from Latin crucifigō.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: crucifien, crucefier, crucificō, crucifigō

Usage

Inflected Forms

crucifies (present, singular) crucifying (participle, present) crucified (participle, past) crucified (past)

Derived Forms

crucifiable decrucify recrucify

Frequently Paired Words

cross crucifix crucifixion crucifixional crux

Synonyms

savage blast pillory mortify subdue torment rag bedevil dun frustrate

Rhymes With

by my why high on high try guy buy little guy why oh why july die

Questions

How do you pronounce crucify?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/.
What does crucify mean?
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
Where does crucify come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce crucify

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