An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
The death on the Cross of Christ.
The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.
The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony.
The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships.
(often as "absolute torture") Stage fright; severe embarrassment.
To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).