linchagem

Portuguese

Etymology

By surface analysis, from linchar (“to lynch”) +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /lĩˈʃa.ʒẽj̃/ [lĩˈʃa.ʒẽɪ̯̃]

 

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /lĩˈʃa.ʒɐ̃j̃/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /lĩˈʃa.ʒɐ̃j̃/
  • (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /lĩˈt͡ʃa.ʒɐ̃j̃/

• Hyphenation: lin‧cha‧gem

Noun

linchagem f (plural linchagens)

1. lynching (execution of a person without a proper legal trial)

   Synonym: linchamento