lynch
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
Verb 2 meanings
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
To castigate severely.
Etymology
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.
LYNCH at a glance
LYNCH has 5 letters and scores 13 points in Scrabble (L 1 + Y 4 + N 1 + C 3 + H 4) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,693 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with lynch
All rhymesOne letter away
- LUNCH10
- SYNCH13
- LINCH10
- LANCH10
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