Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

necklacing

noun

/ˈnɛk.ləs.ɪŋ/

Definition

A form of execution or torture in which a tire filled with flammable material is placed around a person’s neck and set on fire.

Examples

Necklacing was used as a method of punishment during periods of political unrest.
The documentary shed light on the brutal realities of necklacing in certain communities.
A local activist condemned necklacing as a travesty of justice.

Meaning

Necklacing is a violent act often associated with mob justice, particularly in some regions of Africa. It involves the use of a tire as a means of inflicting fatal harm.