Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garrotte
noun
/ɡəˈrɒt/
Definition
A method of execution or torture involving strangulation.
Examples
- The criminal was apprehended before he could use the garrotte on his victim.
- In historical contexts, the garrotte was employed as a means of capital punishment.
Meaning
The term refers to a device or technique used to strangle someone, often with a noose or a similar instrument.
Synonyms
- Strangle
- Choke
- Throat-cutting
- Hanging
