Stoning
Definitions
lapidation: punishment by throwing stones, usually resulting in death
Equivalents
5 more languages
Examples
“The stonings came as something of a surprise⟳, in that Iranian officials had said they had suspended that method of execution.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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