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Strangulation

Verb / ˌstræŋgjʌˈleɪʃʌn / Another word for strangulation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of strangling or choking someone, usually resulting in death.

Synonyms & similar words

strangling choking throttling choking suffocation asphyxiation throttling strangling garroting squeezing compression constriction crushing stranglement suppression oppression smothering stifling silencing suffocating gagging throttling neck-breaking

Example sentences

  1. The news reported a case of strangulation in the neighborhood.
  2. The detective found evidence of strangulation at the crime scene.
  3. She screamed for help as the hands tightened around her neck in a strangulation attempt.
  4. Strangulation is a serious crime with severe consequences.
  5. The victim's family was devastated by the act of strangulation.

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  • Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. - Isaac Asimov
  • The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The greatest crime in the world is not developing your potential. When you do what you do best, you are helping not only yourself but the world. - Roger Williams

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