stoning meaning
UK US /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/ 2 syllables
stoning (noun): the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death).
Definition of stoning
- the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
Synonyms: lapidation
Type of: corporal punishment
Related forms: stone
stoning in a sentence
- Stoning is a good deal easier than convincing.
- They were sentenced to death by stoning.
- I just got back from a stoning.
How to pronounce stoning
stoning is pronounced /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with stoning
Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in NG · 7-letter words
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