being crucified is being hung on a cross i.e like Jesus was, if you believe that. Execution is cutting someone's head off.
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Execution is the more general term. Crucifixion is one form of execution, among many others, including beheading. Crucifixion is not used anywhere in the world as a form of execution, at least as far as anyone knows. The word 'execution' has meanins other than the taking of life, as used above.
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Crucifixion is a specific method of execution where the victim is nailed or tied to a cross and left to die. Execution is a general term for carrying out a death sentence, which can involve various methods like hanging, firing squad, lethal injection, or beheading. Crucifixion is a form of execution, but not all executions involve crucifixion.
Crucifixion is no longer practiced as a form of punishment in any country. It has been widely condemned as a cruel and inhumane method of execution, and most countries have abolished it in favor of more humane forms of punishment.
Crucifixion was a common form of execution in ancient Rome, evolving over time to become more brutal and public as a means of deterrence. It was typically reserved for slaves, rebels, and lower-class individuals, but later extended to include more prominent figures. Eventually, with the rise of Christianity, crucifixion took on a symbolic meaning as the death of Jesus Christ on the cross became central to the faith.
Crucifixion in French is "la crucifixion." It refers to the act of executing someone by nailing or binding them to a cross.
Crucifixion is not a common method of punishment today and is considered a form of torture that violates human rights. It has been outlawed in most countries around the world.
The abstract noun of "crucify" is "crucifixion."