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garrotting

 

[ ɡəˈrɒt.ɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

method of execution

Garrotting is a method of execution where a person is strangled or suffocated using a cord or wire. This technique was historically used in various cultures for capital punishment and is often associated with a painful death. The term can also refer to the act of killing someone with a garrote.

Synonyms

hanging, strangulation, suffocation

Examples of usage

  • The prisoner faced garrotting as his punishment.
  • Garrotting was once a common method for assassins.
  • The historical account described the use of garrotting in ancient Rome.
Context #2 | Verb

to execute

To garrotte means to kill someone by choking them with a cord or wire. This act can be done stealthily and is often associated with assassination or violent crime. It is a brutal method that ensures the victim suffers.

Synonyms

choke, strangle, suffocate

Examples of usage

  • The assassin planned to garrotte his target silently.
  • He was found guilty of garrotting an unsuspecting victim.
  • Garrotting is depicted in many crime novels as a method of murder.

Translations

Translations of the word "garrotting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrangulamento

🇮🇳 गला घोंटना

🇩🇪 Ersticken

🇮🇩 pembunuhan dengan garrote

🇺🇦 задушення

🇵🇱 duszony

🇯🇵 絞殺

🇫🇷 étranglement

🇪🇸 estrangulamiento

🇹🇷 boğma

🇰🇷 목 졸림

🇸🇦 الخنق

🇨🇿 uškrcení

🇸🇰 uškrcenie

🇨🇳 窒息

🇸🇮 zadušitev

🇮🇸 kvölun

🇰🇿 бұғау

🇬🇪 დახრჩობა

🇦🇿 boğma

🇲🇽 estrangulación

Word origin

The term 'garrotte' originates from the Spanish word 'garrote', which means 'a stick or a club'. Historically, the garrote was a device used in Spain for public executions, typically involving a wooden stick and a noose. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of strangulation itself, becoming associated with both execution and violence. The use of garrotting can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, where it was employed by various cultures as a method of punishment. The practice continued into modern times, often appearing in literature and media as a symbol of stealthy murder.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,286, 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.