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- [linch]
- /lɪntʃ/
- /lɪntʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [linch]
- /lɪntʃ/
Definitions of lynching word
- verb with object lynching to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority. 1
- noun lynching Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging. 1
- verb lynching present participle of lynch. 0
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Origin of lynching
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35, Americanism; v. use of lynch in lynch law
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Parts of speech for Lynching
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lynching popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lynching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lynching
noun lynching
- capital punishment — Capital punishment is punishment which involves the legal killing of a person who has committed a serious crime such as murder.
- hanging — the way in which a thing hangs.
- execution — The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action.
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