Associations to the word «Lynching»

Wiktionary

LYNCHING, noun. Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.
LYNCHING, verb. Present participle of lynch

Dictionary definition

LYNCHING, noun. Putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law.

Wise words

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