Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garote
Noun / Verb
gə-ˈrōt
Definition
A method of execution by strangulation, or the device used for such a method.
Examples
- He was condemned to death by garote for his crimes.
- The historical use of the garote in some regions was controversial.
- She tried to garote the enemy quietly to avoid alerting others.
Meaning
To garrote someone means to strangle them with a cord or wire, often using a silent method of killing.
Synonyms
- Strangle
- Suffocate
- Choke
