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lynch

Pronunciation: [lɪnʧ]

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Learn how to use lynch in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “crime”

(verb) to kill someone, especially by hanging, without a legal trial. This usually happens when a group of people take the law into their own hands and decide to punish someone for something they believe is wrong.

Example

In the story, the town was peaceful and did not lynch anyone despite the rumors.

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It is terrible that in the past, many innocent people were lynched without any chance to defend themselves.

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Why do some people think that lynching is a form of justice?

Context: “crime”

(noun) an act of lynching, which is the killing of someone without a proper trial, often carried out by a mob. It is a serious crime and is seen as unjust and cruel.

Example

The documentary highlighted the dark history of lynchings in America.

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There were no lynchings reported in the town this year, which showed progress in community relations.

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What can we learn from the history of lynching to prevent it from happening again?

How to pronounce lynch

Pronunciation: [lɪnʧ]

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