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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dīng shí zì jià
"古罗马人常常钉十字架处死罪犯。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross.
"The ancient Romans often crucified criminals as a form of punishment." - 2
To criticize or punish severely.
"The media crucified the politician for his controversial remarks."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'crucify' originates from the Latin 'crucifigere', which means 'to fasten to a cross'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical practice of execution by crucifixion in ancient Rome.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Crucify" is said worldwide
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crucifier
Transliteration: kru-si-fi-e
"Les Romains crucifiaient souvent les criminels."
kreuzigen
Transliteration: kroy-tsi-gen
"Die Römer kreuzigten oft Verbrecher."
crucifiggere
Transliteration: kru-chi-fi-dje-re
"I Romani spesso crocifiggevano i criminali."
crucificar
Transliteration: kru-si-fi-kar
"Los romanos a menudo crucificaban a los criminales."
crucificar
Transliteration: kru-si-fi-kar
"Os romanos frequentemente crucificavam criminosos."
सूली चढ़ाना
Transliteration: sooli chadhaana
"रोमियों ने अक्सर अपराधियों को सूली चढ़ाया।"
钉十字架
Transliteration: dīng shí zì jià
"古罗马人常常钉十字架处死罪犯。"
십자가에 못 박다
Transliteration: sipjagae mot bakda
"고대 로마인들은 종종 범죄자를 십자가에 못 박았다."
十字架にかける
Transliteration: juujika ni kakeru
"古代ローマ人はしばしば犯罪者を十字架にかけました。"
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