Lapidate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lapidate is a verb meaning (transitive, law) To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.
Meaning
(transitive, law) To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.
More Meanings
- (transitive, figurative) To hurl insults at.
Example Sentences
On August 27, 2002, a Nigerian court ordered the mother of a newborn child, Amina Lawal, to be publicly lapidated for adultery.
The hour-long (and far too slow-paced) show: Malice in Wonderland, by lampooning, lapidating S. J. Perelman, veteran of movie-writing stints
the host (in tailcoat, grey cravat, purple vest) is lapidated by his wife while he loudly cries: "Maggie—please save a cup fer coffee in the morning."
Word Forms
- lapidates
- lapidating
- lapidated
Synonyms for lapidate
Depending on context, synonyms include stone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stone, kill, impale, slat, pillory, crucify.
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