Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strangle
verb
/ˈstræŋɡl/
Definition
To choke or constrict the throat of someone or something, preventing them from breathing properly.
Examples
- He tried to strangle the weeds overtaking the garden.
- The villain attempted to strangle the hero in a dramatic showdown.
- She felt the pressure of expectations strangling her creativity.
Meaning
Strangle often refers to a violent action that cuts off airflow, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe suppressing something.
Synonyms
- suffocate
- choke
- stifle
- smother
- throttle
