Garoted: meaning, definitions and examples
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garoted
[ ɡəˈrɒt ]
crime method
To garrote someone means to kill them by strangulation, especially using a wire or cord. This method has historical roots and has been associated with various forms of execution. It typically involves tightening a wire or a cord around the neck of the victim until they suffocate or die from the pressure. The term can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe constricting or suppressing something. It's often portrayed in crime dramas and literature.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The detective found evidence suggesting the victim was garoted.
- In the story, the antagonist used a garrote to eliminate his enemies.
- The method of garoting is depicted in many historical novels.
Translations
Translations of the word "garoted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrangulado
🇮🇳 गला घोटा हुआ
🇩🇪 erhängt
🇮🇩 dihangus
🇺🇦 задушений
🇵🇱 uduszony
🇯🇵 絞殺された
🇫🇷 étranglé
🇪🇸 estrangulado
🇹🇷 boğulmuş
🇰🇷 교살된
🇸🇦 مخنوق
🇨🇿 uškrcený
🇸🇰 uškrcený
🇨🇳 窒息
🇸🇮 zadušen
🇮🇸 kvödd
🇰🇿 шабуылдан
🇬🇪 დახრჩობილი
🇦🇿 boğulmuş
🇲🇽 estrangulado
Etymology
The word 'garrote' comes from the Spanish term 'garrote', which means 'a stick used for choking'. Its origins trace back to the early 16th century when it was used to describe a method of execution that employed a strangling device. Over time, 'garrote' began to be associated specifically with strangulation using a wire or cord, particularly in the context of murder or assassination. In Spanish, the term itself is derived from the verb 'garrotar', meaning 'to strangle'. The virulent image associated with this method has permeated various cultures, often used in language and literature to describe brutal acts of violence.