Crucifixion /(kr?`s?-f?k"sh?n)/

Cru·ci·fix·ion

Crucifixion

n.
  1. The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.
  2. The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.
  3. Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.
    Do ye prove What crucifixions are in love?