CRUCIFY Synonyms
23 hypernyms for crucify. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for CRUCIFY
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| bedevil | verb v | |||||
verb • treat cruelly • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||
| blast | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||
| dun | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • horse of a dull brownish grey color • a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color adjective satellite • of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color verb • treat cruelly • persistently ask for overdue payment • cure by salting • make a dun color | ||||||
| frustrate | verb v | |||||
verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • treat cruelly | ||||||
| mortify | verb v | |||||
verb • practice self-denial of one's body and appetites • hold within limits and control • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of • undergo necrosis | ||||||
| pillory | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn verb • expose to ridicule or public scorn • punish by putting in a pillory • criticize harshly or violently | ||||||
| rag | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a small piece of cloth • a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities • music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) • newspaper with half-size pages • a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students) verb • treat cruelly • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • play in ragtime • harass with persistent criticism or carping • censure severely or angrily • break into lumps before sorting | ||||||
| savage | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a member of an uncivilized people • a cruelly rapacious person adjective satellite • (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering • wild and menacing • without civilizing influences • marked by extreme and violent energy verb • attack brutally and fiercely • criticize harshly or violently | ||||||
| subdue | verb v | |||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • bring under control by force or authority • hold within limits and control • get on top of; deal with successfully • make subordinate, dependent, or subservient • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||
| torment | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • unbearable physical pain • extreme mental distress • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • a severe affliction • the act of harassing someone verb • torment emotionally or mentally • treat cruelly • subject to torture | ||||||