Cocrucify

/koʊˈkrusɪˌfaɪ/ verb

Definition

To crucify or execute someone together with another person; to subject people to the same harsh treatment or punishment simultaneously.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) + 'crucify' (from Latin 'crucifigere,' to fix to a cross). The word appears in historical and theological texts, particularly in Christian scripture.

Kelly Says

The word 'cocrucify' appears in the New Testament (Romans 6:6) to describe spiritual union with Christ's suffering—it's one of those ancient words that makes modern readers do a double-take.

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