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Garrotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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garrotted

 

[ ษกษ™หˆrษ’t.ษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

death by strangulation

Garrotted refers to the act of being strangled with a cord, wire, or similar means, often resulting in death. Historically, it was a method of execution or assassination that involved tightening a noose around the neck of the victim. This method has been employed in various cultures and periods, often associated with covert killings or punitive measures. The term can also imply deliberate strangulation in a more general sense, extending beyond execution to include violent crime.

Synonyms

choked, hanged, strangled.

Examples of usage

  • The detective found evidence that suggested the victim had been garrotted.
  • In the old movies, villains often garrotted their enemies in dark alleys.
  • The ancient punishment of garrotting was once common in many regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "garrotted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrangulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเคพ เค˜เฅ‹เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erwรผrgt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihambat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดัƒัˆะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uduszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตžๆฎบใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtranglรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrangulado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์‚ด๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎู†ูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udusil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udusenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช’ๆฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaduลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒฉแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrangulado

Etymology

The term 'garrotte' originates from the Spanish word 'garrote', referring to a method of execution where a cord or wire is used to strangle a person. The usage of garrotting as a form of punishment or assassination dates back centuries, with documented practices found in both Europe and Latin America. The Spanish 'garrote vil', for example, was a common instrument of execution in Spain and its colonies, primarily used from the 16th century until the 19th century. Its purpose was to ensure a quick death by strangulation. As the term evolved, it began to be used in broader contexts, often signifying sudden or violent acts of strangulation. Today, it carries connotations of both historical execution methods and criminal acts involving strangulation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,920, 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.