Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strangling
verb
/ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of choking or constricting the neck to cause death or unconsciousness.
Examples
- The movie featured a scene of a character strangling another in a fit of rage.
- To save the bird, she carefully released it from the strangling cords.
- He was charged with strangling the victim during the altercation.
Meaning
Strangling refers to the process of applying pressure to the neck, which can impede airflow and blood circulation.
Synonyms
- choking
- suffocating
- throttling
- gagging
