Crucify /(-f?)/

Cru·ci·fy

Crucify

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Crucified; p. pr. & vb. n. Crucifying

  1. To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet.
    They cried, saying, Crucify him, cricify him.
    — Luke xxiii. 21.
  2. To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify.
    They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts.
    — Gal. v. 24.
  3. To vex or torment.