Crucify (verb)

1. To put to death by nailing or binding someone to a cross.
2. To torment or punish cruelly.
3. To criticize or speak against someone severely.

Origin:

From latin crucifigere, meaning to fasten to a cross.

Examples:

1. He was crucified by the Roman authorities.
2. She felt that she was being crucified by the constant harassment.
3. The media crucified the politician for his controversial statements.
4. He was crucified by the critics for his bad performance.
5. The company was crucified by the public for their unethical practices.