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Vocabulary Entry
lynch
|verb • noun
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V
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."
N
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."