lapidate

Meanings

• To stone or cast stones at someone as a form of punishment.

  - "He was lapidated for speaking against the king."
  - "During the Roman era, criminals were often lapidated in public squares."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lapidate
stony , stonier , stoniest , stonewall , stonewashed

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Homophones

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1. Lapidate (en) : To stone or cast stones at someone as a form of punishment.
   

2. Lapidary (en) : A person who cuts, polishes, or sells precious stones.
   

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Variants

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lepidote , lepidote rhododendron , lepidotes

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Lapidate (verb)", "meaning"=>"To stone or cast stones at someone as a form of punishment."}, {"term"=>"Lapidated (past tense)", "meaning"=>"Having been stoned or cast stones at as a form of punishment."}

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Etymology

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Lapidate comes from the Latin word 'lapis', which means 'stone'. The term 'lapidate' was used in ancient Rome to describe the act of stoning or casting stones at someone as a form of punishment.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"Which ancient civilization is believed to have originated the practice of lapidating as a form of punishment?", "answer"=>"The ancient Roman civilization is believed to have originated the practice of lapidating as a form of punishment."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Stoning: The act of throwing stones at someone as a form of punishment or expression of disapproval.

2. Capital punishment: The act of sentencing someone to death as a form of punishment for committing a serious crime.

3. Exile: The act of sending someone away from their home or country as a form of punishment or protection.

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Culture

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Lapidate has been used as a form of punishment throughout history, particularly in ancient civilizations such as Rome and Greece. It was also used in some parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. Lapidate has also appeared in literature and art, including the works of Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri, and Michelangelo.

How to Memorize "lapidate"

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   - Imagine a large crowd gathered together in a public square. Each person in the crowd is holding a stone in their hand. The person in the center of the crowd is being surrounded by the angry mob. Each person in the crowd takes aim and throws their stone at the person in the center. The person in the center is being pelted with stones from all sides. The crowd continues to throw stones at the person in the center until they are either dead or have managed to escape.

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