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strangle
[strang-guhl]
verb (used with object)
to kill by squeezing the throat in order to compress the windpipe and prevent the intake of air, as with the hands or a tightly drawn cord.
Synonyms: , ,to kill by stopping the breath in any manner; choke; stifle; suffocate.
Synonyms:to prevent the continuance, growth, rise, or action of; suppress.
Censorship strangles a free press.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used without object)
to be choked, stifled, or suffocated.
strangle
/ ˈٰæŋɡə /
verb
(tr) to kill by compressing the windpipe; throttle
(tr) to prevent or inhibit the growth or development of
to strangle originality
(tr) to suppress (an utterance) by or as if by swallowing suddenly
to strangle a cry
Other Word Forms
- strangler noun
- stranglingly adverb
- unstrangled adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of strangle1
Word History and Origins
Origin of strangle1
Example Sentences
She described a litany of abuse directed at her by her former partner including being strangled, verbally abused in public and threatened.
Hegseth also said that while the US does not "seek to dominate or strangle China", the US would not be pushed out of Asia and would not allow intimidation of allies.
"Andrew Garbarino did not make it in time. He fell asleep in the back. No kidding. I know, I’m gonna just strangle him. But then — but he’s my dear friend."
“I was so angry that if she got in my way to see John, I was going to strangle her.”
"The idea that someone is saying it's ok to strangle a person if you get a yes is atrocious," added Mr Conroy of Men at Work.
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