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crucifixion

noun

The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering

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11
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
25

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noun

  1. The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering

noun

  1. The act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross

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