crucify

verb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about crucify at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Kill by nailing onto a cross.

   Jesus Christ was crucified

2. Treat cruelly.

   The children tormented the stuttering teacher

3. Hold within limits and control.

   subdue one's appetites