lapidate /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪt/ verb2 •To throw stones or other objects at, as punishment, sometimes until death.the host (in tailcoat, grey cravat, purple vest) is lapidated by his wife while he loudly cries: "Maggie—please save a cup fer coffee in the morning." — 1932 •(figurative) To hurl insults at.The hour-long (and far too slow-paced) show: Malice in Wonderland, by lampooning, lapidating S. J. Perelman, veteran of movie-writing stints — 1959 formslapidated · lapidating · lapidates