lapidate

• Veralteter Begriff für das Werfen von Steinen auf jemanden, meist zur Tötung als Form der Hinrichtung oder Bestrafung.

An archaic verb meaning to pelt or kill with stones, typically as a form of execution or punishment.

1. Kill by stoningC2formal

   To kill someone by throwing stones at them, often as a form of execution or punishment.

   Steinigen

   • In ancient times, communities would sometimes lapidate those convicted of certain crimes.
   • The historical text describes how the mob decided to lapidate the accused.
   • The practice of lapidating has been outlawed in most modern legal systems.

   Synonymestone

2. C2formal

   To throw stones at someone or something, typically as an act of aggression or protest.

   Steinigen

   • The angry crowd began to lapidate the building during the riot.
   • Protesters threatened to lapidate the embassy.
   • In some conflicts, soldiers were ordered to lapidate approaching enemies.

   Synonymepeltstone