English-Finnish translations for crucifixion

• ristiinnaulitseminen

Definition of crucifixion

• An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead
• The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position

Examples

• Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the vilest crimes, such as slave rebellion.
• The suspects hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

Related words

• crucifix
• crucified
• crucifier