Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈstɹæŋɡ(j)əleɪ̯t/
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/ˈstɹeɪ̯ŋɡ(j)əleɪ̯t/
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/ˈstɹɛ̃ŋɡ(j)əleɪ̯t/
Verb
To strangle.
To stop flow through a vessel.
Verb
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
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he tried to strangulate his opponent
A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes
constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
become constricted
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The hernia will strangulate