Strangulate — synonyms, definition

1. strangulate (Verb)

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strangulate (Verb) — Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air. ex. "he tried to strangulate his opponent"

strangulate (Verb) — Constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air.

strangulate (Verb) — Become constricted. ex. "The hernia will strangulate"

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