strangle

verb

ˈstraŋ-gəl How to pronounce strangle (audio)
Definition of stranglenext
1
as in to choke
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air the gull got tangled in a piece of fishing line on the beach and was strangled

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2
as in to throttle
to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe the boy complained that he was being strangled by his tie

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3
as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering strangled a gasp of surprise upon hearing the news

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Recent Examples of strangle The crowd was basically comatose as both teams used the chains to strangle one another. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 According to prosecutors, Clancy asked her husband, Patrick Clancy, to pick up takeout food and a prescription before using exercise bands to strangle the children inside the family’s Duxbury home. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Witnesses speculated that the markings could be a sign she was strangled, raising concerns about possible foul play. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Another woman also accuses Tristan Tate, 38, of strangling her unconscious and then raping her, according to the filings. — Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strangle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangle
  1. choke
  2. stifle
  3. suffocate
  4. suppress
  5. smother
  6. swallow
  7. drown
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  • Today, however, several armed groups allied with Tehran are back to pressuring Iran’s foes by opening new fronts that complicate the war and threaten to choke the global economy.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The important thing to know is that these techniques should only be used if your pet is truly choking – not simply coughing or gagging – and your pet should still be seen by a veterinarian afterward, even if the object is removed.
    — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of choke
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  • The high pressure also stifles the sea breeze that can bring cooler ocean air onto land.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The relaxed fit and open back allow air to flow through the dress, helping keep your body cool in the stifling heat.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stifle
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  • The Delta breeze may save Sacramento from 100 degrees on Friday, but given the heat dome’s positioning nearly directly overhead this weekend, that Delta breeze will be snuffed out under the suffocating high pressure.
    — Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
  • New York has had excellent stretches, such as the team’s undefeated Commissioner’s Cup run, when their offense moves from side to side, their shotmaking reaches elite levels and their length is suffocating on defense.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of suffocate
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  • People may suppress their personality, emotions, or opinions to fit workplace expectations.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the left and right argue, the disproportionate influence of a select few suppresses the will of the majority.
    — Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppress
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  • An Enchirito is made with a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans and diced onions and is smothered in red sauce and melted shredded cheddar cheese.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dirty Dom distracted Fenix, opening up the door for McDonagh, who smothered Fenix in the corner.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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  • If there is swelling spreading well beyond the bite, a rash breaking out elsewhere on your body, or any trouble breathing or swallowing, treat that as an emergency and get medical help right away.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • And that’s probably too much for most individuals, and the political system, to swallow.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of swallow
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  • More than 80 migrants died, including some who drowned or were trampled in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, according to Spanish and Moroccan authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple media outlets reported that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the body as Best on Monday afternoon and ruled his cause of death as drowning.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
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