1. past tense and past participle of crucify; executed by nailing or binding to a cross
2. severely criticized or punished
Usage: figurative

1. having been executed by crucifixion
2. severely criticized or treated harshly
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Jesus was crucified on the cross according to Christian belief.
• The thieves were crucified alongside him.
• The politician was crucified by the media for his comments.
• She felt crucified by her boss’s harsh criticism.
• The crucified figure hung on the wall of the church.
• He looked crucified after the brutal review of his performance.
• The team was crucified by fans after losing the championship.