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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stoning

/stɒnɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does stoning mean?

noun, verb

The act of throwing stones, especially as a form of punishment or execution. To subject someone or something to a barrage of criticism or abuse.

Example

"The crowd began to stone the man who had been accused of theft."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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