English

Proper noun

Lynch

1. A surname​.

English

Verb

lynch ‎(third-person singular simple present lynches, present participle lynching, simple past and past participle lynched)

1. (pejorative) To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging.

Synonyms

• (execute without a proper legal trial): string up

Derived terms

• lynching
• lynch mob

Related terms

• kangaroo court
• show trial

Translations

Etymology 2

Noun

lynch ‎(plural lynches)

1. Alternative form of linch

German

Verb

lynch

1. Imperative singular of lynchen.
2. (colloquial) First-person singular present of lynchen.