Strangled: meaning, definitions and examples
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strangled
[ หstrรฆลษกษld ]
action, suffocation
Strangled refers to the act of restricting someone's airflow, typically by compressing the neck. This action can lead to unconsciousness or even death due to lack of oxygen. The term is often associated with violent crime, but it can also refer to choking in non-criminal contexts. In literature and rhetoric, it can be used metaphorically to signify suppression or inhibition of expression.
Synonyms
choked, smothered, suffocated.
Examples of usage
- The detective discovered that the victim had been strangled.
- She felt like her creativity was being strangled by the strict rules.
- The pet cat strangled the mouse it caught.
- In the gripping thriller, the antagonist strangled anyone who got in his way.
Translations
Translations of the word "strangled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estrangulado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคพ เคเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erstochen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tercekik
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะดััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uduszony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ตใๆฎบใใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉtranglรฉ
๐ช๐ธ estrangulado
๐น๐ท boฤulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ uลกkrcenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ uลกkrcenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๆฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaduลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ kveldur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boฤulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ estrangulado
Etymology
The word 'strangled' comes from the late Middle English term 'stranglen,' which itself derives from the Old French 'estrangler.' This Old French form evolved from the Latin 'strangulare,' which means 'to strangle or choke.' The Latin term is derived from 'stringere,' meaning 'to draw tight or bind.' Over the centuries, the word has maintained its context of restricting airflow, signifying both physical action and metaphorical meanings associated with hindrance or oppression. The usage of 'strangled' in literature often conveys a sense of danger or desperation, capturing the emotional weight of the act.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,176, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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