/ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
cru·cify
BrE /ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
NAmE /ˈkruːsɪfaɪ/
~ sb
to kill sb as a punishment by fastening them to a wooden cross
~ sb
(informal)
to criticize or punish sb very severely
The prime minister was crucified in the press for his handling of the affair.