crucifyv. t.[F. crucifier, fr. (assumed) LL. crucificare, for crucifigere, fr, L. crux, crucis, cross + figere to fix, the ending -figere being changed to -ficare, F. -fier (in compounds), as if fr. L. facere to do, make. See Cross, and Fix, and cf. Crucifix.]1. To fasten to a cross; to put to death by nailing the hands and feet to a cross or gibbet.()They cried, saying, Crucify him, cricify him. (Luke xxiii. 21.)2. To destroy the power or ruling influence of; to subdue completely; to mortify.()They that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. (Gal. v. 24.)3. To vex or torment.(Beau. & FL.)