stoning

(noun) the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death). Synonyms: lapidation.

(verb) kill by throwing stones at. Synonyms: stone, lapidate. Example: "People wanted to stone the woman who had a child out of wedlock."

(verb) remove the pits from. Synonyms: pit, stone. Example: "Pit plums and cherries."