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.
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Meaning 2
Become constricted; "The hernia will strangulate".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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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.