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crucifixion

see definition of crucifixion
  • noundeath by being nailed to a cross
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Synonyms for crucifixion

noun death by being nailed to a cross
  • execution
  • martyrdom
  • suffering
  • torture

Antonyms for crucifixion

  • contentment
  • happiness
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More words related to crucifixion

execution

noun. killing
  • beheading
  • capital punishment
  • contract killing
  • crucifixion
  • decapitation
  • electrocution
  • gassing
  • guillotining
  • hanging
  • hit
  • impalement
  • lethal injection
  • necktie party
  • punishment
  • rub out
  • shooting
  • strangling
  • strangulation

martyrdom

noun. suffering endured for sake of a cause

torture

noun. severe mental or physical pain
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.