Garroter: meaning, definitions and examples
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garroter
[ ɡəˈrɑːtər ]
method of killing
A garroter is a device or method used to strangle someone, typically in a stealthy or silent manner. It is often associated with assassination or covert operations. The act of garroting involves using a cord, wire, or other materials to apply pressure around the neck, leading to asphyxiation. This technique has historical relevance in various cultures and is sometimes depicted in literature and film as a method of execution or murder.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The assassin used a garroter to silently eliminate his target.
- In the film, the villain employed a garroter in a dramatic scene.
- The police found evidence of a garroter at the crime scene.
Translations
Translations of the word "garroter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrangulador
🇮🇳 गला घोटने वाला
🇩🇪 Erdrossel
🇮🇩 pembunuh
🇺🇦 душитель
🇵🇱 dusić
🇯🇵 絞殺者
🇫🇷 étrangleur
🇪🇸 estrangulador
🇹🇷 boğucu
🇰🇷 교살자
🇸🇦 خنق
🇨🇿 škrtitel
🇸🇰 škrtiteľ
🇨🇳 窒息者
🇸🇮 dušilec
🇮🇸 kvalari
🇰🇿 жандандырушы
🇬🇪 შეწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 boğucu
🇲🇽 estrangulador
Etymology
The term 'garroter' originates from the Spanish word 'garrote', which means 'to strangle'. Historically, the garrote was a method of execution used in Spain and its colonies, where a device or a cord was employed to strangle the condemned individual. This method dates back to the late Middle Ages, gaining notoriety as a more humane form of execution compared to methods such as hanging or breaking on the wheel. The use of 'garrote' in English dates back to the early 18th century and has since evolved to also refer to the act of strangulation itself. The word has been adopted into various languages, reflecting its historical significance in discussions of capital punishment and covert killings. Over time, 'garroting' has also been used in literature and popular media to depict more clandestine acts of violence.