Definition of strangulate

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  • strangulate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • strangulate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
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Definition of strangulate

  • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air (verb)

    Examples

    1. he tried to strangulate his opponent

    Synonyms

    1. strangle
    2. throttle
  • become constricted (verb)

    Examples

    1. The hernia will strangulate
  • constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air (verb)

See definition of strangulate in Merriam Webster