crucifies

[US]/ˈkruːsɪfaɪz/
[UK]/ˈkruːsɪfaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to nail (someone) to a cross; to torture; to mistreat; to persecute (especially in public)

Phrases & Collocations

crucifies the truth

crucifies the innocent

crucifies her faith

crucifies his beliefs

crucifies their hopes

crucifies the weak

crucifies the past

crucifies my spirit

crucifies their dreams

crucifies the future

Example Sentences

he crucifies his enemies with harsh words.

the critic crucifies the movie for its lack of originality.

she feels that society often crucifies those who are different.

the media crucifies public figures for their mistakes.

in his book, he crucifies the myths surrounding success.

his harsh criticism crucifies the team's morale.

she believes that the system crucifies those who dare to speak out.

the artist crucifies conventional beauty in her work.

he feels that criticism often crucifies creativity.

in his speech, he crucifies the outdated policies of the government.

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