Strangulate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

  • Squeeze
  • Constrict
  • Contract
  • Press
  • Compact

Related Words

  • Strangulation (noun)

Meaning 2

Become constricted; "The hernia will strangulate".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

  • Constringe
  • Narrow

Meaning 3

Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air; "he tried to strangulate his opponent"; "A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

  • Throttle
  • Strangle

Hypernyms

  • Kill

Hyponyms

  • Scrag
  • Garotte
  • Garrote

Related Words

  • Strangulation (noun)
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