Word
stoning
Phoneticsston·ing
US/ˈstoʊnɪŋ/
UK/stˈəʊnɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The ancient law included stoning as a punishment for certain crimes.”
contextual
“Historical records describe the stoning of a local leader as a public display of community judgment.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“In 2024, the ruling Taliban pledged to use flogging as well as stoning to punish people for not following certain of their precepts — committing adultery, running secret schools for girls.” “Twelve migrants were arrested on Thursday after stoning an army vehicle, injuring one soldier and four migrants.” Word family
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