crucifixion

Meaning

Noun

• An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
• The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
• An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

Origin

• From Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus, from crux + fīgō.