Akademik

crucify
v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1 put to death by fastening to a cross.
2 a cause extreme pain to. b persecute, torment. c sl. defeat thoroughly in an argument, match, etc.
Derivatives:
crucifier n.
Etymology: ME f. OF crucifier f. LL crucifigere (as CRUCIFIX)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.