crucifixion

• Substantiv, das die Hinrichtung eines Menschen durch Anbinden oder Annageln von Händen und Füßen an ein Kreuz bezeichnet, eine im Altertum weit verbreitete Methode; im weiteren Sinne auch das Zufügen einer äußerst qualvollen Strafe oder großen Leidens.

A noun referring to the act of executing someone by binding or nailing their hands and feet to a cross, a method widespread in the ancient world, or by extension, the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering.

1. Execution methodB2formal

   A method of capital punishment used in the ancient world, where the victim's hands and feet were bound or nailed to a cross.

   Kreuzigung

   • The Roman Empire used crucifixion as a punishment for rebels.
   • Historical accounts describe crucifixion as a slow and agonizing death.
   • The crucifixion of Jesus is a central event in Christian theology.

2. Extreme sufferingC1formal

   The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering, often used metaphorically.

   Qual

   • The patient endured a crucifixion of pain during the treatment.
   • The political prisoner described his interrogation as a crucifixion.
   • She felt a crucifixion of guilt after the accident.

   Synonymeagonymartyrdomordealtormenttorturetribulation