crucify
cru-ci-fy
verb
To criticise or punish someone extremely severely, often publicly.
"The media will crucify him for that error."
verb
To execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross.
"Roman soldiers would crucify criminals."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pillory, blast, savage, torment, frustrate, dun, bedevil, rag, mortify, subdue