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Definition of: crucify
(kr
′sə·fī) v.t. ·fied, ·fy·ing
1. To put to death by fastening to a cross.
2. Figuratively, to mortify; subdue, as impulses or desires: to crucify the lusts of the flesh.
3. To torture; torment. [<OF crucifier, ult. <L cruci figere fasten to a cross]
—cru′ci·fi′er noun
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