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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

strangling

/stræŋ.kəl.ɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does strangling mean?

verb

To constrict or compress the neck or throat of someone or something, often to the point of causing unconsciousness or death. To cause someone or something to feel suffocated or overwhelmed.

Example

"The wrestler's opponent was strangling him with a tight chokehold."

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