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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

strangler

/stræŋ.gələr/ noun · British & US
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What does strangler mean?

noun

A strangler is a plant that grows over and kills its host, or a person or thing that gradually gains control over someone or something. In boxing, a strangler is a type of punch that aims to strangle the opponent.

Example

"The strangler fig wrapped its roots around the tree, slowly suffocating it."

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