ˌkrüsəˈfikshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin crucifixion-, crucifixio, from crucifixus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act of crucifying
b. usually capitalized : the crucifying of Christ — usually used with the
2. : the state of one who is crucified : death upon a cross
3. : extreme and painful punishment : intense persecution, affliction, or suffering : torture
the daily crucifixion of the Negro in our midst — Max Lerner
specifically : mental suffering for a principle or cause