Synonyms for

Lynched

Verb / lɪntʃt / Another word for lynched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'lynched' means to kill someone, especially by hanging, as a punishment for a perceived offense without a legal trial.

Synonyms & similar words

lynch execute hang murder strangle asphyxiate suffocate garrote eliminate dispatch assassinate butcher slaughter kill terminate exterminate liquidate massacre

Example sentences

  1. The angry mob lynched the innocent man without giving him a fair trial.
  2. Lynching is a cruel and unjust form of punishment.
  3. The history of lynching in our country is dark and shameful.
  4. We must work towards ending all forms of violence, including lynching.
  5. Lynching goes against the principles of justice and equality.

Quotes

  • Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to deal with injustice is to be stronger than it. - Loveleen Kaur

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