crucifixion
noun/ˌkruːsəˈfɪkʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,868 most common English word
Meaning
the act of putting someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross.
Example sentence
The painting depicted the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in vivid detail.
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