stoning
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈstoʊnɪŋ// UK //stˈəʊnɪŋ// ston·ing
n. the act of hitting someone or something with many stones. It is often used to describe a very old and cruel way of punishing people.
n. the act of hitting a person or object with a large number of stones. Often refers to a form of capital punishment or mob violence in historical or specific cultural contexts.
The ancient law included stoning as a punishment for certain crimes.
Historical records describe the stoning of a local leader as a public display of community judgment.
While modern legal systems have abolished such practices, the threat of stoning remains a significant human rights concern in certain regions where traditional laws still hold sway.