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lapider

“lapider” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to stone; to lapidate (pelt with stones)
  2. to attack verbally

In French

  1. Tuer à coups de pierres, supplice qui était en usage en Orient.
  2. Attaquer, poursuivre à coups de pierres.
  3. Se déchaîner contre quelqu’un, à plusieurs personnes.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lapidāre (“to stone”).

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