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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

necklacing

/ˈnɛklɪsɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does necklacing mean?

noun

The act of killing a person by placing a rubber tire around their neck and setting it on fire, often used as a form of mob violence.

Example

"The use of necklacing as a form of punishment was a common tactic during the apartheid era in South Africa."

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