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lynching

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/

The English word “lynching” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

From lynch + -ing, see lynch.

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