Definition

The act of punishing someone by throwing stones at them, often leading to serious injury or death.

Example

The ancient practice of stoning was used as a form of capital punishment in some cultures.

Conversation

I read an article about stoning as a form of punishment in some countries.

That's really shocking! I can't believe that still happens.

Yeah, it's so inhumane and outdated, right?

Absolutely, we should raise awareness about such issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To throw stones at someone or something, often as a form of punishment or execution.

Example

The crowd began stoning the statue in protest.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they were stoning the fruit before selling it at the market?

Yeah, it makes the fruit look so much better and fresher!

I was surprised by how much effort they put into stoning each piece.

Root Explanation

Stoning → It is formed from "stone" (from Old English "stan", meaning a hard, solid mineral) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "stoning" refers to the act of throwing stones at someone or something, typically as a form of punishment or execution.

Memory Tip

Imagine the action of throwing a 'stone' — that's what 'stoning' means, the process of throwing stones.

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