English Explanatory Dictionary

lapidate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.
  2. To hurl insults at.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lapidate.wav

Word forms

lapidate lapidates lapidating lapidated

Etymology

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”).

Synonyms

stone

Related words

dilapidate lapidarian lapidary lapidation lapidify lapillus
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