Garotting: meaning, definitions and examples
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garotting
[ ɡəˈrɒtɪŋ ]
method of execution
Garotting is a method of execution or assassination that involves strangulation with a wire or cord. Historically, it has been used in various cultures as a form of capital punishment or as a means of silent killing. The victim is typically rendered unconscious before death occurs, which can take a few minutes. This method is often associated with certain criminal organizations and has a notorious reputation for being both stealthy and brutal.
Synonyms
choking, strangulation, suffocation.
Examples of usage
- The garotting of the victim was executed without any noise.
- In historical accounts, garotting was a preferred method of covert assassination.
- The ancient practice of garotting has inspired various forms of fiction.
Translations
Translations of the word "garotting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 garroteamento
🇮🇳 गर्दन काटना
🇩🇪 Erdrosseln
🇮🇩 pembunuhan dengan tali
🇺🇦 душити
🇵🇱 duszony
🇯🇵 絞殺する
🇫🇷 garrottage
🇪🇸 garroteo
🇹🇷 boğma
🇰🇷 목을 조르다
🇸🇦 خنق
🇨🇿 uškrcení
🇸🇰 uškrcenie
🇨🇳 勒死
🇸🇮 zadušitev
🇮🇸 kvelja
🇰🇿 құтқару
🇬🇪 დახრჩობა
🇦🇿 boğma
🇲🇽 estrangulación
Etymology
The term 'garotting' originates from the Spanish word 'garrote', which refers to a method of execution involving strangulation. Historically, the garrote was used in Spain as an official form of capital punishment since the 17th century. It typically involved a knotted cord or iron collar that was tightened around the victim's neck until death by strangulation ensued. Over time, this method gained notoriety not only for its efficiency but also for its somewhat quiet nature compared to other forms of execution. As colonial powers expanded, the practice was observed in various forms across Latin America and beyond, often taking on different guises in local cultures. The word 'garotte' began to enter the English language by the late 19th century, reflecting both fascination and horror at this brutal method of killing.