1. opposed to or working against the practice of lynching; relating to efforts to prevent or condemn lynching
Usage: often used in historical and political contexts; frequently appears in compound forms such as 'antilynching law' or 'antilynching movement'

Examples

• The antilynching movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.
• Congress debated antilynching legislation for decades before passing federal protections.
• Civil rights organizations championed antilynching campaigns to protect African Americans.
• The antilynching bill aimed to make lynching a federal crime.
• Antilynching activists worked tirelessly to end racial violence in the South.