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lapidation
Lapidation (noun) means the practice or act of throwing stones at someone as a punishment, sometimes until they die.
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The practice or act of throwing stones at someone as a punishment, sometimes until they die.
"The five women on trial were almost all activists for the full repeal (not just a moratorium) of lapidation, ie stoning, from Iran’s law books."
— , International Women’s Day, another day of repression for women (2007)
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Rhymes for lapidation
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What is the meaning of lapidation?
"lapidation" (noun) means the practice or act of throwing stones at someone as a punishment, sometimes until they die.
What is another word for lapidation?
Other words for "lapidation" include stoning.
