crucifies
cru-ci-fies
verb
To criticise someone or something severely and relentlessly, causing great suffering.
"The critics crucify his latest film."
verb
To put someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross.
"The Romans would crucify criminals."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: crucify, pillory, blast, savage, torment, frustrate, dun, bedevil, rag, mortify, subdue