anonymity –n. the quality or state of being unknown to most people : the quality or state of being anonymous
symbol –n. an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality
emblem –n. an object or picture used to suggest a thing that cannot be shown
confront –v. to deal with (something) in an honest and direct way
unflinching –adj. looking at or describing something or someone in a very direct way
lynching –n. illegal execution by mob action, usually by hanging