crucify
US /ˈkrusəˌfaɪ/
・UK /ˈkru:sɪfaɪ/
C1
verb
- To kill someone by nailing them to a cross
- To destroy someone's character or reputation
other
- To put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross.
- To put someone to death by fastening them to a cross.
- To criticize someone severely and relentlessly.