noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death countable, uncountable

   "The stonings came as something of a surprise, in that Iranian officials had said they had suspended that method of execution."

2. 2
   the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of stone form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

axbanebeheadingbloodbloodlettingbloodshed

Example

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"Stoning is a good deal easier than convincing."

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