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strangulation

/stræŋkjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does strangulation mean?

noun

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."

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