HyperDic: stoning

English > 1 sense of the word stoning:
NOUNactstoning, lapidationthe act of pelting with stones
stoning > pronunciation
Soundsstow'nihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > stoning: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death).
Synonymlapidation
Broadercorporal punishmentThe infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
Spanishlapidación
Catalanesmerilament, lapidació
Verbsstonekill by throwing stones / stones at

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