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stoning

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. 1.To pelt with stones, especially to kill by pelting with stones.
  2. 2.To wall with stones.
  3. 3.To remove a stone from (fruit etc.).
  4. 4.To form a stone during growth, with reference to fruit etc.
  5. 5.To intoxicate, especially with narcotics. (Usually in passive)

noun

  1. 1.Lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death

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