Top synonyms for “crucify”: bedevil, blast, dun, frustrate, mortify, pillory, rag, savage, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)criticize harshly or violently“The press savaged the new President”
- (verb)hold within limits and control“subdue one's appetites”
- (verb)treat cruelly“The children tormented the stuttering teacher”
- (verb)kill by nailing onto a cross“Jesus Christ was crucified”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "crucify"?
Common synonyms for "crucify" include bedevil, blast, dun, frustrate, mortify, pillory. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "crucify" mean?
criticize harshly or violently Example: "The press savaged the new President"
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