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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lynching

/lɪŋtʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lynching mean?

noun, verb

The act of killing someone, especially a prisoner, by hanging, often as a form of mob violence. To kill someone, especially a prisoner, by hanging, often as a form of mob violence.

Example

"The lynching of the accused man was met with widespread outrage and condemnation."

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