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Rarestoning
The correct spelling is stoning.
How to pronounce stoning
verb
Say it like: Sto-nin-g
The correct spelling is stoning. To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones. For example: "She got stoned to death after they found her."
Usage Examples
“She got stoned to death after they found her.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
- 2.To wall with stones.
- 3.To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
- 4.To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
- 5.To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)
noun
- 1.Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
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