Synonyms for

Lynching

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

Definition

Lynching means to kill someone, especially by hanging, without a legal trial.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The lynching of innocent people is a terrible crime.
  2. The family of the victim demanded justice for the lynching.
  3. Lynching is a violation of human rights and should never be tolerated.
  4. The suspect narrowly escaped a lynching by the angry mob.
  5. The lynching of black people was common in the United States in the past.

Quotes

  • Lynching is an evil which deserves the strongest condemnation from all civilized people. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Lynching is an expression of a nation's derangement. - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • Lynching is a dark stain on America's history. - Chuck Schumer

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