cocrucify

/kɒkrʌˈsɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to punish or kill someone in the same way that Jesus was crucified.

“The ancient Roman soldiers were cocrucified as a warning to others.”

2. verb

to treat someone in a manner that is harshly cruel and unjust.

“The tyrannical leader’s subjects felt cocrucified under his rule.”

Synonyms

  • crucify
  • punish
  • torment

Antonyms

  • mercy
  • spare