Strangulation — synonyms, definition

1. strangulation (Noun)

3 synonyms
choking strangling throttling
3 definitions

strangulation (Noun) — The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe. ex. "no evidence that the strangulation was done by the accused"

strangulation (Noun) — The condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage.

strangulation (Noun) — (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid. ex. "strangulation of the intestine"

5 types of
asphyxiation constriction disorder suffocation upset