stoning

Other forms: stonings

Definitions of stoning
  1. noun
    the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
    synonyms: lapidation
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    type of:
    corporal punishment
    the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
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