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lapidate

Lapidate (verb) means to throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.

verb
1
To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.
2
To hurl insults at.
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Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lapidātus, perfect passive participle of lapidō (“to throw stones at”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lapis (“stone”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lapidate?

"lapidate" (verb) means to throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.

What are the different meanings of lapidate?

"lapidate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death; 2. To hurl insults at.

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