crucifying

verb

present participle of crucify
as in criticizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucifying
  1. criticizing
  2. berating
  3. blaming
  4. scolding
  5. flaying
  6. excoriating
  7. castigating
  8. denouncing
Verb
  • Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
  • McCain has often spoken out against the British royal family and Markle, in particular, routinely criticizing her on the Happy Hour talk series during the 2025 release of Markle’s docuseries With Love, Meghan.
    — Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of criticizing
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  • As potential intermingling threatened this segregation, a white sergeant started berating the Black troops who already had their trays, shouting at them to dump their food and clear the room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was suspended and fined after allegedly berating two young Cunningham fans who were sitting courtside for celebrating Cunningham's stance on women's sports.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of berating
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  • People shooting them too far forward and then blaming the cartridge, maybe.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But blaming the technology risks obscuring the fact that humans write the code, select the data on which AI systems are trained, approve their use, and decide where and how they are deployed.
    — Shaun Harper, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of blaming
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  • Rather than scolding parents about screens, society could do more to support families in ways that obviate the need for screen time.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Do not punish your dog by scolding or yelling at them, as this may make your dog's behavior worse out of fear or stress.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of scolding
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  • The end came with England on 50-0, with Stokes flaying Foulkes to Mitchell at mid-on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • Dwight grabbed my arm, wrenching my hand out of my pocket, flaying it like a fish, pulling me along.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Definition of flaying
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  • In a press conference after the hearing, officials sent their condolences to Thompson’s family, while excoriating those who glorified Mangione.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While excoriating the loss of his visa, López Beltrán also painted a dystopian picture of present-day life north of the border.
    — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of excoriating
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  • El-Sayed is running on Medicare for All while castigating corporate influence in politics.
    — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 20 July 2026
  • Yet with the same breath many are castigating Kang, others are denouncing clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid for not investing more into their women’s team.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of castigating
Verb
  • Curtis’ office, and created online petitions denouncing Kurv’s industrial plan, garnering more than 1,000 signatures.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Initially, diplomats assigned to the region sought to counter Bukele’s growing influence by sharply denouncing his anti-democratic impulses.
    — Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of denouncing
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