Alternative form of linch
"The old carriage eventually broke down because a rusted wheel lynch failed to hold its position."
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
"The angry crowd gathered to lynch the accused man before he could stand trial."
In plain English: To lynch someone means to kill them by hanging, usually as punishment without going through proper legal rules.
"The angry mob gathered with plans to lynch anyone who dared speak against them."
Usage: Use this word to describe the extrajudicial killing of someone by an angry crowd, typically through hanging. It specifically refers to acts driven by mob violence rather than official state execution.
A surname.
"The famous musician John Lynch released his debut album last week."
The term "lynch" first appeared in 1835 as part of the phrase "lynch law," which emerged earlier in 1811 to describe extrajudicial punishment. While popular belief suggests it was named after William Lynch, strong historical evidence points instead to Charles Lynch as its namesake.