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strangulate

/stræŋkjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does strangulate mean?

verb

To compress or constrict the airway or blood vessels of (someone or something) so as to cut off the flow of blood or air, often causing unconsciousness or death. To strangle or throttle.

Example

"The assassin tried to strangulate his victim with a rope."

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