What is another word for vigilantism?

Pronunciation: [vˈɪd͡ʒɪləntˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Vigilantism refers to the act of taking the law into one's own hands and seeking justice outside of the legal system. Synonyms for this term include vigilantism, mob justice, extrajudicial justice, and street justice. Other similar terms include lynching, rough justice, and frontier justice. These terms are often used to describe instances where individuals or groups take justice into their own hands, often in response to a perceived injustice or societal issue that they believe is not being addressed sufficiently by the legal system. While these actions can sometimes result in a sense of justice being served, they are generally seen as illegal and dangerous, often leading to unintended consequences and further harm.

What are the hypernyms for Vigilantism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    self-help, citizen justice, private justice, retaliatory action, self-imposed justice, vigilant action.

What are the hyponyms for Vigilantism?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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