Stoning

Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊnɪŋ/

Definitions of stoning

noun the act of throwing stones at someone or something until they are killed or injured

Example Sentences

A1 In some countries, stoning is still used as a form of punishment.

A2 The practice of stoning is considered barbaric by many people.

B1 The act of stoning someone to death is a violation of human rights.

B2 Stoning as a method of execution has been condemned by international organizations.

C1 The legality of stoning as a punishment is a contentious issue in many societies.

C2 The practice of stoning has been widely criticized for its inhumane nature.

Examples of stoning in a Sentence

formal In some countries, stoning is still used as a form of punishment for certain crimes.

informal I heard that stoning is a common practice in some rural areas.

slang They were stoning each other with snowballs during the winter festival.

figurative The criticism she received felt like emotional stoning.

Grammatical Forms of stoning

• past tense: stoned
• plural: stonings
• comparative: more stoning
• superlative: most stoning
• present tense: stone
• future tense: will stone
• perfect tense: have stoned
• continuous tense: is stoning
• singular: stoning
• positive degree: stoning
• infinitive: to stone
• gerund: stoning
• participle: stoning

Origin and Evolution of stoning

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stoning' originated from the Old English word 'stanung', which meant to throw stones at someone as a form of punishment or execution.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stoning' has retained its original meaning of pelting someone with stones as a form of punishment, but has also been used metaphorically to describe intense criticism or condemnation.