lynch
to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority: In the 19th and 20th centuries, thousands of southern African Americans were lynched by white mobs.
to criticize, condemn, etc., in public: He’s been unfairly lynched in the media.
Origin of lynch
1synonym study For lynch
Other words from lynch
- lynch·er, noun
- an·ti·lynch·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with lynch
Other definitions for Lynch (2 of 2)
John "Jack", 1917–1999, Irish political leader: prime minister 1966–73, 1977–79.
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How to use lynch in a sentence
I won’t repost the photos but Quawan Charles, a Louisiana 15 year boy was lynched.
In the past year, lynch has swelled its ranks at three times the industry average.
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Still, lynch was bothered by the way the judge’s story was being used by politicians.
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They say the lyncher knows that he is wrong and has been told so often enough.
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British Dictionary definitions for lynch (1 of 2)
/ (lɪntʃ) /
(tr) (of a mob) to punish (a person) for some supposed offence by hanging without a trial
Origin of lynch
1Derived forms of lynch
- lyncher, noun
- lynching, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Lynch (2 of 2)
/ (lɪntʃ) /
David. born 1946, US film director; his work includes the films Eraserhead (1977), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Mulholland Drive (2001), and Inland Empire (2006), and the television series Twin Peaks (1990)
John, known as Jack Lynch. 1917–99, Irish statesman; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1966–73; 1977–79)
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