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noun
lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of stone
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lapidation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: corporal punishment
History
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