Necklacing: meaning, definitions and examples
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necklacing
[ ˈnɛkləsɪŋ ]
criminal act
Necklacing is a form of murder in which a tire is placed around a victim's neck and then set on fire. This brutal method is often associated with political violence, particularly in the context of apartheid in South Africa. The act is typically used as a form of punishment or intimidation against those perceived as collaborators or enemies. It has become a symbol of extreme violence and repression.
Synonyms
execution, murder, punishment.
Examples of usage
- The activists condemned the necklacing incidents during the protests.
- Necklacing has been a widely discussed topic in studies of political violence.
- Witnesses recounted the horrific details of necklacing used by rebel groups.
Translations
Translations of the word "necklacing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colares
🇮🇳 गहनों का फंदा
🇩🇪 Halskette
🇮🇩 kalung
🇺🇦 кольє
🇵🇱 naszyjnik
🇯🇵 ネックレス
🇫🇷 collier
🇪🇸 collar
🇹🇷 kolye
🇰🇷 목걸이
🇸🇦 قلادة
🇨🇿 náhrdelník
🇸🇰 náhrdelník
🇨🇳 项链
🇸🇮 ogrlica
🇮🇸 hálsmen
🇰🇿 мойынға тағылатын әшекей
🇬🇪 საკიდი
🇦🇿 boyunbağı
🇲🇽 collar
Etymology
The term 'necklacing' originated in South Africa in the 1980s during the height of apartheid. It was used to describe a brutal method of execution employed by anti-apartheid activists against those seen as betraying the cause, particularly informers. The act itself was a symbolic gesture against the oppressive regime, reflecting the anger and desperation of the oppressed population. The use of a tire, which was a common object of daily life, added a grotesque layer to the method, making it not only a means of killing but also a powerful political statement. Over the years, the term has come to represent not only the physical act of this execution but also the broader context of violence and repression during the struggle against apartheid.