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lapidator

/ˈlæp.ɪ.deɪ.tər/

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noun

/ˈlæp.ɪ.deɪ.tər/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который нападает на кого-либо, бросая камни, часто с намерением причинить вред или смерть.

A noun referring to a person who attacks someone by throwing stones, often with the intent to cause harm or death.

  1. Stone throwerC2formal

    A person who attacks someone by throwing stones, often with the intention of causing harm or death.

    ruКамнеметатель

    • The ancient law prescribed death by stoning, carried out by a lapidator.
    • In historical accounts, the lapidator was often a member of the community.
    • The mob acted as a collective lapidator, hurling stones at the accused.

    Synonymsstoner