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decrucifying

decrucifying is the present participle and gerund of decrucify.

Meaning of decrucify

Verb

decrucify (third-person singular simple present decrucifies, present participle decrucifying, simple past and past participle decrucified)

  1. (rare, transitive) To remove from the cross of crucifixion.
    • Decrucify the angel! Decrucify him or I'll melt your face!1968, Barbarella (film), at 58 minutes 30 seconds

Questions about decrucifying

What is decrucifying the present participle and gerund of?
Decrucifying is the present participle and gerund of decrucify.

Words near decrucifying in the dictionary

  1. decrucified
  2. decrucifier
  3. decrucifiers
  4. decrucifies
  5. decrucify
  6. decrucifying
  7. decrud
  8. decrudded
  9. decrudding
  10. decrudescence
  11. decrudescences

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