Lynching

/lɪntʃɪŋ/ verb noun

To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

What it means

  1. (verb) To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
  2. (noun) Execution of a person by mob action without due process of law, especially by hanging.

Letter analysis

  • Lynching contains 8 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Lynching mean?

To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

How many letters are in Lynching?

Lynching has 8 letters.

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