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strangled

/stræŋɡld/ verb · British & US
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What does strangled mean?

verb

To choke or compress the throat of (someone) so as to cut off their breath, or to kill (someone) in this way. To cause (something) to become unable to function or to be stifled.

Example

"The attacker strangled the victim in a fit of rage."

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