Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strangulate
verb
/ˈstræŋ.ɡjʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To constrict the neck or to suppress or inhibit the flow of something.
Examples
- The doctor explained that the tumor could strangulate the blood vessels in the area.
- When stress increases, it can strangulate creativity and innovation in a person.
Meaning
Strangulate typically refers to the act of choking or cutting off airflow. It can also describe inhibiting or limiting progress or growth.
Synonyms
- suffocate
- choke
- stifle
- constrict
