lynch
to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority: In the 19th and 20th centuries, thousands of southern African Americans were lynched by white mobs.
to criticize, condemn, etc., in public: He’s been unfairly lynched in the media.
Origin of lynch
1synonym study For lynch
Other words from lynch
- lynch·er, noun
- an·ti·lynch·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with lynch
Words Nearby lynch
Other definitions for Lynch (2 of 2)
John "Jack", 1917–1999, Irish political leader: prime minister 1966–73, 1977–79.
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How to use lynch in a sentence
Understandably, Goldstein has focused on health care, backing a single-payer system and trying to contrast himself with lynch, who actually voted against the Affordable Care Act in 2010.
Today’s Elections In Massachusetts Are Another Big Test For The Progressive Movement | Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 1, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightSo far, though, Goldstein has outraised lynch in the past two filing periods, bringing in about $340,000 to lynch’s $52,000 in that time.
Today’s Elections In Massachusetts Are Another Big Test For The Progressive Movement | Nathaniel Rakich (nathaniel.rakich@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 1, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightParson, who operates a law enforcement consulting service, said in his statement that the action by lynch and the PBA leadership “has further jeopardized the safety of every private citizen and Police Officer in the USA.”
Retired D.C. Police Lt. Parson blasts NYPD union for endorsing Trump | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | August 24, 2020 | Washington Bladelynch said there are multiple ways to interpret the state regulations.
For Now, New School-Like Day Camps Won’t Be Allowed in the Fall | Will Huntsberry | August 17, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoThe Jewish Community Center will push to open even without a waiver and argues that school isn’t in session so the typical rules don’t apply, lynch said.
For Now, New School-Like Day Camps Won’t Be Allowed in the Fall | Will Huntsberry | August 17, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
Among the other graduates was Officer Kevin lynch, brother and son of police officers.
Patrick lynch, had said that De Blasio should stay away from the funerals of any police officers killed in the line of duty.
Even if they managed two or three days of hearings for lynch, the calendar automatically goes into the following week.
What If the United States Had No Attorney General? | Eleanor Clift | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSenate Democrats face a choice: pushing through AG nominee Loretta lynch, or filling 231 executive-branch vacancies.
What If the United States Had No Attorney General? | Eleanor Clift | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut if they wait until January when the GOP is in the majority and in a position to block lynch, will she ever even be confirmed?
What If the United States Had No Attorney General? | Eleanor Clift | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFinally his discourse galled Judge lynch, who thereupon resolved to turn the laugh against him.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeJudge lynch, awestruck by this terrible roar, now felt what it is to be a judge; he trembled and hesitated.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeWhy I could listen for hours about what streets are being paved—and who supports old Mrs. lynch!
Fidelity | Susan GlaspellShe had only just ensconced herself behind the counter, when who should walk into the shop but Barry lynch.
The Kellys and the O'Kellys | Anthony TrollopeThere many waker than Anty lynch, though few have had worse tratement to make them so.
The Kellys and the O'Kellys | Anthony Trollope
British Dictionary definitions for lynch (1 of 2)
/ (lɪntʃ) /
(tr) (of a mob) to punish (a person) for some supposed offence by hanging without a trial
Origin of lynch
1Derived forms of lynch
- lyncher, noun
- lynching, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Lynch (2 of 2)
/ (lɪntʃ) /
David. born 1946, US film director; his work includes the films Eraserhead (1977), Blue Velvet (1986), Wild at Heart (1990), Mulholland Drive (2001), and Inland Empire (2006), and the television series Twin Peaks (1990)
John, known as Jack Lynch. 1917–99, Irish statesman; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1966–73; 1977–79)
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