lynching

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/lɪntʃɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

noun

Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.

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Synonyms

string up execution lynch law lynch mob necktie party hanging hanging offence drop summary execution jungle justice rope manslaying crucifixion death electrocution necktie-party slaying

Associated

lynched mob waco extrajudicial klux naacp klan southerners interracial hanged lynch whites

Rhymes

unflinching flinching clinching pinching inching chin ching chin chung lin ching lin chung min ching

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