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garrotte

 

[ ษกษ™หˆrษ’t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

method of execution

A garrotte is a device used for strangulation, specifically in execution methods typically involving a wire or cord employed to choke the victim. It has historical roots in various cultures, often associated with a brutal form of punishment. The term today may also refer to the act of using such a device or method in assassination or torture. While it once had legal applications in some regions, it is now more often associated with criminal activity.

Synonyms

choking, strangulation, throttle

Examples of usage

  • The assassin used a garrotte to finish his target quietly.
  • Historically, the garrotte was a tool for capital punishment.
  • The scene depicted a garrotte being used in a dramatic escape.
Context #2 | Verb

to strangle

To garrotte is to kill someone by strangulation, often with a wire or rope. This act is associated with covert operations or murder, highlighting a silent method of execution. The term implies a sudden and forceful act aimed at immobilizing and extinguishing life. It embodies elements of stealth and surprise, often featured in thrillers or crime narratives.

Synonyms

strangle, suffocate, throttle

Examples of usage

  • The spy was trained to garrotte his enemies without a sound.
  • In the film, the villain attempted to garrotte the hero during their confrontation.
  • He managed to garrotte the intruder before anyone noticed.

Translations

Translations of the word "garrotte" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garrote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Garotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ั€ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒญใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ garrote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋กœํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุฑูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปžๅˆ‘ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ั€ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ garrotte

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garrote

Etymology

The word 'garrotte' comes from the Spanish term 'garrote', which originally referred to a wooden instrument used in the slow strangulation process of execution, primarily in Spain during the Inquisition. The term likely evolved from the Latin 'corrigere', meaning 'to correct', which paradoxically relates to the brutal and severe punishment of execution. In historical contexts, the garrotte was viewed both as a means of achieving justice and as a method of tyranny. The concept has permeated literature and modern media, evolving its connotation to a more sinister use in crime and espionage narratives. Over centuries, the practice associated with the garrotte has been embedded in various cultures, each adapting the method to their societal norms and justice systems, emphasizing the complex interplay between law, morality, and method of execution.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,095, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.