🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

सूली चढ़ाना

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sooli chadhaana

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Crucify/ˈkruː.sɪ.faɪ/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"रोमियों ने अक्सर अपराधियों को सूली चढ़ाया।"

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 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. 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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