Strangler: meaning, definitions and examples

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strangler

 

[ หˆstrรฆล‹ษกlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime terminology

A strangler is someone who kills by strangulation. This method of killing involves compressing the throat, which can lead to unconsciousness or death. The term is often used in criminal contexts to describe specific offenders.

Synonyms

assassin, killer, murderer

Examples of usage

  • The police are searching for a notorious strangler in the city.
  • Stranglers often leave victims in secluded areas.
  • The movie depicted the life of a serial strangler.
  • Detectives are investigating a case involving a strangler.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

In botanical terms, a strangler refers to a type of plant that grows around another plant, often leading to the host's growth suppression or death. These plants typically use their roots to absorb nutrients and sunlight, effectively strangling their host.

Synonyms

invasive species, parasitic plant

Examples of usage

  • The strangler fig can overtake large trees in the rainforest.
  • Strangler plants play a unique role in their ecosystems.
  • Botanists study the effects of stranglers on forest health.

Translations

Translations of the word "strangler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrangulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเคพ เค˜เฅ‹เค‚เคŸเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ersticker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembunuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดัƒัˆะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dusiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตžๆฎบ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strangulateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrangulador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์‹์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฎู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkrtitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkrtiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช’ๆฏ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaduลกitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรฆfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒชแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrangulador

Etymology

The word 'strangler' comes from the Middle English term 'stranglen', which means 'to choke' or 'to constrict'. The root of the word can be traced back to the Old French 'estrangler', which further derives from the Latin 'stringere' meaning 'to draw tight' or 'to bind'. This etymology reflects the violent and constrictive nature of the actions associated with strangling. Historically, the term has been used in both criminal and botanical contexts, emphasizing the act of restraining or overpowering in various environments. The dual usage of 'strangler' illustrates the term's adaptability in language, while the underlying connotation of violence remains consistent. As society evolved, so did the contexts in which this term is used, from criminal investigations of notorious murderers to the study of ecology and plant behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,256, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.