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Strangle - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To strangle means to choke someone by squeezing their throat tightly, preventing breathing. It can also describe suppressing something, like a sound or an idea, forcefully stopping its progress or expression.

strangle

/ˈstræŋɡəl/ /ˈstræŋɡəl/

Definition:

To kill by squeezing the throat to prevent breathing.

Synonyms:

choke, throttle, suffocate, asphyxiate

Part of Speech:

verb

Antonyms:

release, free

Common Collocations:

strangle a scream, strangle a victim, strangle a conversation

Derivatives:

strangler, strangulation

Usage Tips:

Use "strangle" for intentional choking; avoid for accidental suffocation.

Common Phrases:

stranglehold, strangle the competition, strangle in its infancy

Etymology:

From Old French "estrangler," from Latin "strangulare," meaning to choke or suffocate.

Examples:

  • 1. The criminal tried to strangle his victim silently.
  • 2. She felt the scarf tighten and feared it might strangle her.
  • 3. High taxes can strangle small businesses over time.
  • 4. He managed to strangle his anger before speaking harshly.

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