As a noun lyncher
is one who lynches.
As a verb lynches is
third-person singular of lynch.
lynches
English
Verb
(head)
(lynch)
lynch
Etymology 1
First attested , from (Lynch law) that appeared in .
Verb
(es)
(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
Etymology 2