lynching
/ˈlɪntʃɪŋ/
noun
- The act of killing someone, usually by hanging, without a legal trial, often done by a mob as a form of punishment or intimidation.
- Community leaders spoke out against the lynching that occurred in the town.
- The history books document the tragic lynching of many innocent people.
- Museums now have exhibits that educate visitors about the history of lynching in America.
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