Definizione monolingua

crucifixion

crucifixion (plural crucifixions)

1. An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

   Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the vilest crimes, such as slave rebellion

2. (absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the Cross of Christ.
3. (figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone

   The suspects hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion

Definizione dizionario crucifixion

	crocifissione
	execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
	death of Christ on cross
	Execution on a cross.

	crocefissione
	execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross

Altri significati:

ordeal

(figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

(absolute use, often capitalized: The Crucifixion) The death on the cross of Christ.