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stoning

2 syllables
noun
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As a noun, stoning means lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death.

Meanings of stoning

2 meanings

noun

  1. Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death

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

    Similar: lapidation

verb

Present participle of stone

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noun: the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by t…
lapidation

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