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Vocabulary Entry

lynch

|verb • noun
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verb

To execute someone, typically by hanging, without a legal trial.

Example Sentences

"The mob decided to lynch the accused thief in a show of vigilante justice."

"Historically, many innocent people were lynched based on rumors and prejudice."

"The film depicts a chilling scene where a character narrowly escapes being lynched."

noun

An act of lynching; execution by a mob.

Example Sentences

"The history of lynchings in the South is a painful chapter in American history."

"He spoke out against lynchings, advocating for justice and equality."

"Lynchings were often justified by false accusations and racial hatred."

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