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strangle

 

[ ˈstræŋ.ɡəl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

crime

To strangle means to kill someone by squeezing their throat tightly so that they cannot breathe.

Synonyms

choke, garrote, suffocate

Examples of usage

  • The murderer strangled his victim with a rope.
  • She was found dead, strangled in her own home.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

To strangle also means to suppress or restrict something, such as a feeling or freedom.

Synonyms

constrain, stifle, suppress

Examples of usage

  • Her fear was so strong that it seemed to strangle her.
  • The strict rules seemed to strangle their creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "strangle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrangular

🇮🇳 गला घोंटना

🇩🇪 erwürgen

🇮🇩 mencekik

🇺🇦 душити

🇵🇱 udusić

🇯🇵 絞める (しめる)

🇫🇷 étrangler

🇪🇸 estrangular

🇹🇷 boğmak

🇰🇷 목 졸라 죽이다

🇸🇦 خنق

🇨🇿 uškrtit

🇸🇰 uškrtiť

🇨🇳 勒死 (lè sǐ)

🇸🇮 zadušiti

🇮🇸 kyrkja

🇰🇿 буындырып өлтіру

🇬🇪 მოკვლა

🇦🇿 boğmaq

🇲🇽 estrangular

Etymology

The word 'strangle' originated from the Middle English word 'stranglen', which came from the Old French 'estrangler', ultimately derived from Latin 'strangulare'. The concept of strangulation as a form of killing has been present throughout history, often used as a method of execution or murder.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,970, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.