lapidate Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/
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Lapidate as a Verb
1
To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.
2
To hurl insults at.
Word Forms & Grammar
lapidate (third-person singular simple present lapidates, present participle lapidating, simple past and past participle lapidated)
Words That Rhyme With Lapidate
Origin of Lapidate
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lapidātus, perfect passive participle of lapidō (“to throw stones at”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lapis (“stone”).
Word Facts for Lapidate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ |
| Meaning | To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death |
| Verb forms | lapidates, lapidating, lapidated |