crucify vs criticize

crucify and criticize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
crucify	No	No	Yes	No
criticize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of crucify; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than crucify:

crucify: criticize harshly or violently
criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other hypernyms of crucify include criticise, knock, pick apart.

crucify (verb)	criticize (verb)
criticize harshly or violently	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
treat cruelly	act as a critic
hold within limits and control
kill by nailing onto a cross