1. to stone to death; to kill by throwing stones
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• In ancient times, criminals were sometimes lapidated as punishment.
• The mob threatened to lapidate the accused thief.
• Historical records show that some societies would lapidate those who committed adultery.
• The practice of lapidating offenders was common in certain ancient civilizations.
• Religious texts sometimes reference the act of lapidating as a form of capital punishment.