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crucifixion

1.	(noun) the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
	Synonyms: excruciation
	Related Words: torture, torturing

2.	(noun) a method of execution widespread in the ancient world; victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
	Related Words: capital punishment, death penalty, executing, execution

3.	(noun) the death of Jesus on the cross after he was condemned by the Jews as a false Messiah
	Related Words: death, decease