CRUCIFIXIONS

12 letters 26 Scrabble points

Definition of CRUCIFIXIONS

noun

  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. The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.

  3. An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

    "The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C R U C I F I X I O N S
Length 12 letters
Scrabble Score 26 points