Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jugulate
verb
/ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.leɪt/
Definition
to cut the throat of; to kill by cutting the neck.
Examples
- In ancient times, executioners would jugulate their victims swiftly to ensure a quick death.
- The hunter was trained to jugulate the animal to minimize suffering.
Meaning
Jugulate comes from the Latin word ‘jugulāre’, meaning to throttle or to kill by cutting the jugular vein.
Synonyms
- slay
- throttle
- decapitate
- execute
