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lynch

verb \ ˈlinch \
Updated on: 9 May 2018
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Definition of lynch

transitive verb
: to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal approval or permission
  • The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob.
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lyncher

noun

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Examples of lynch in a Sentence

  1. The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob.

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Origin and Etymology of lynch

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LYNCH Defined for English Language Learners

lynch

verb

Definition of lynch for English Language Learners

  • : to kill (someone) illegally as punishment for a crime

Law Dictionary

lynch

transitive verb \ ˈlinch \

legal Definition of lynch

: to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal sanction
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lyncher

noun

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