What does strangulation mean?
The act of compressing the neck of a person or animal to cut off the blood supply to the brain, or the state of being compressed in this way. A method of execution or torture.
Example
"The police officer was accused of strangulation after the video footage showed him using a chokehold on the suspect."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.