Definizione monolingua

crucify

crucify (third-person singular simple present crucifies, present participle crucifying, simple past and past participle crucified)

1. To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
2. To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.

   After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media.

3. (informal) To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.

   West Ham beat Manchester City five nil - they crucified them!

Definizione dizionario crucify

	crocifiggere
	to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix
	To put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross.

	crocefiggere
	to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix

Altri significati:

To execute (a person) by nailing to a crucifix.

Don't get into trouble with the boss - he'll crucify you.

To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at.

(informal) To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.

West Ham beat Manchester City five nil - they crucified them!