strangulate meaning

UK US /ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/ 3 syllables

strangulate (verb): kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air.

strangulate has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

strangulate as a verb

  1. kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
    • he tried to strangulate his opponent
    • A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes

    Synonyms: strangle, throttle

    Type of: kill

    Kinds: garrote

    Related forms: strangulation

  2. constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air

    Type of: compress

    Related forms: strangulation

  3. become constricted
    • The hernia will strangulate

    Type of: constrict

How to pronounce strangulate

strangulate is pronounced /ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in TE · 11-letter words

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