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lapidate

DEFINITIONS OF: lapidate

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v throw stones at

“Pilgrims lapidate a stone pillar in commemoration of Abraham's temptation”
Type of:
bombard, pelt
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

v kill by throwing stones at

Synonyms:
stone
Type of:
kill
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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