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crucifixions

/ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃənz/

Meanings
noun
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

Examples :

"Historians study the records of past crucifixions to understand the brutality of ancient Roman punishments. "
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Related Words

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execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

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stretched verb

/stɹɛtʃt/

To lengthen by pulling.

"I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke."

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criminals noun

/ˈkɹɪmɪnəlz/

A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

"The criminals were arrested for stealing cars. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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rebellious adjective

/ɹəˈbɛliəs/

Showing rebellion.

"The teenager's rebellious attitude made it difficult for his parents to set rules. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

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punishment noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishment for cheating was a week of detention. "

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malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

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punishments noun

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/

The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

"The school's punishments for tardiness include detention and writing apologies. "

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brutality noun

/bruːˈtæləti/ /brəˈtæləti/

The state of being brutal.

"The teacher's harsh treatment of the student demonstrated a surprising brutality. "

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historians noun

/hɪˈstɔːɹɪənz/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ənz/

A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

"Historians study old letters and documents to learn about the past. "