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Crucifixion

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Main Entry: crucifixion
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: death by being nailed to a cross

Synonyms:

execution, martyrdom, suffering, torture
Main Entry: execution
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: killing

Synonyms:

beheading, capital punishment, contract killing, crucifixion, decapitation, electrocution, gassing, guillotining, hanging, hit, impalement, lethal injection, necktie party, punishment, rub out, shooting, strangling, strangulation
Main Entry: martyrdom
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: suffering endured for sake of a cause

Synonyms:

affliction, agonizing, agony, anguish, crucifixion, devotion, distress, mortification, ordeal, pain, persecution, sacrifice, self-immolation, self-sacrifice, torment, torture, unselfishness

Antonyms:

contentment, happiness, satisfaction
Main Entry: torture
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: severe mental or physical pain

Synonyms:

ache, affliction, agony, anguish, cruciation, crucifixion, distress, dolor, excruciation, impalement, laceration, martyrdom, misery, pang, persecution, rack, suffering, third degree, torment, tribulation, twinge
Notes: torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance; torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering

Antonyms:

alleviation, contentment, happiness, relief
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