Stoning — synonyms, definition

1. stoning (Noun)

1 synonym
lapidation
1 definition

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

1 type of
corporal punishment

2. stoning (Verb)

2 synonyms
lapidating pitting
2 definitions

stoning (Verb) — Kill by throwing stones at. ex. "People wanted to stone the woman who had a child out of wedlock"

stoning (Verb) — Remove the pits from. ex. "stone plums and cherries"

5 types of
killing removing taking taking away withdrawing