lynch

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

Verb

1. (transitive) To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
2. (broadly, colloquial, transitive) To castigate severely.

Noun

Alternative form of linch.

Έννοιες

λιντσάρω

λυντσάρω

θανατώ άνευ δίκης

Συνώνυμα

beating

abuse

bullying

Μεταφράσεις

linchar

lynchen

lyncher

lynchen

linciare

linchar

linxar

linç etmek

yargılamadan öldürmek

aufknüpfen

Lynchjustiz

Selbstjustiz

lînç

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/lɪnt͡ʃ/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

First attested 1835, from Lynch law, which appeared in 1811. There is a popular claim that it was named after William Lynch, but equally strong arguments would have it named after Charles Lynch. For the surname, see Lynch. Ultimately a possible doublet of linch.