"crucify" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: execute, put to death - kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
is a type of: beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke - annoy continually or chronically
subtypes:
- madden - drive up the wall; go on someone's nerves
- hamstring - make ineffective or powerless
- badger, beleaguer, bug, pester, tease - annoy persistently
- oppress, persecute - cause to suffer
same as: bedevil, dun, frustrate, rag, torment
entail: abstain, desist, refrain - choose not to consume

is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

subtypes: mortify - practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

same as: mortify, subdue
is a type of: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

same as: blast, pillory, savage