What does garroting mean?
The act of strangling someone with a cord or wire, typically around the neck. A literary or journalistic device in which a story or article is gradually weakened or destroyed by the inclusion of irrelevant or excessive details.
Example
"The detective suspected that the victim had been a victim of garroting."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.