stoning Antonyms
Meaning of stoning
stoning (n)
the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
stoning Sentence Examples
- The ancient practice of stoning as a form of punishment was widely condemned by human rights groups.
- The accused woman was subjected to a brutal stoning by an angry mob.
- The government implemented strict laws against stoning to deter such heinous crimes.
- The stoning of the adulterers sent shockwaves throughout the community.
- The act of stoning symbolized a rejection of moral values and the rule of law.
- The survivors of the stoning were left traumatized and scarred by the experience.
- The police dispersed the protesters who were threatening to stone the government building.
- The death penalty by stoning was considered cruel and unusual punishment.
- The ancient city of Petra featured a stoning circle where accused criminals were executed.
- The stoning of Stephen, as depicted in the biblical account, became a symbol of early Christian persecution.
FAQs About the word stoning
the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
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dulling, polishing, rounding, rounding, polishing, smoothing, smoothing, dulling, blunting,blunting
The ancient practice of stoning as a form of punishment was widely condemned by human rights groups.
The accused woman was subjected to a brutal stoning by an angry mob.
The government implemented strict laws against stoning to deter such heinous crimes.
The stoning of the adulterers sent shockwaves throughout the community.
