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Definition of strangling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violencethe act of killing by squeezing the throat
- The strangling was reported to the authorities.
2.
suffocationTECH. the act of suffocating by constricting the windpipeTECH.
- Strangling can cause immediate unconsciousness.
Adjective
1.
medicalcausing difficulty in breathing
- The strangling smoke filled the room.
2.
restrictionrestricting or limiting severely
- The strangling regulations hindered the company's growth.
Origin of strangling
Old English, strangol (to strangle)
Terms with strangling included in their meaning
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safety
prevent someone from breathing by strangling
violence
act of throttling or strangling
strangulation tool
instrument used for strangling, often in executions
strangling tool
wire or cord used for strangling
execution
execute by strangling with a tightened neck device
violence
killing or attacking a person by strangling with a wire or cord
crime
related to strangling with a garrotte
Examples of strangling in a sentence
Witnesses testified about the strangling in court. The strangling left visible marks on the neck. Strangling is a method used in some martial arts. The strangling fog made it hard to see and breathe. The strangling heat of the desert was unbearable. The strangling traffic laws frustrated drivers.
Strangling bureaucracy slowed the project's progress.
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- French:étranglement, étouffant, ...
- German:Erdrosseln, erstickend, ...
- Italian:strangolamento, soffocante, ...
- Spanish:estrangulamiento, sofocante, ...
- Portuguese:estrangulamento, sufocante, ...
- Chinese:勒杀, 令人窒息, ...
- Japanese:絞殺, 息苦しい, ...
- Arabic:خَنْق, خَانِق, ...
- Hebrew:חֲנִיקָה, חוֹנֵק, ...
- Russian:удушение, удушающий, ...
- Ukrainian:задушення, задушливий, ...
- Hindi:गला दबाना, दम घोंटने वाला, ...
Definition of strangle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
violencekill by squeezing the throat tightly
- The villain tried to strangle the hero.
2.
suppress growthrestrain or inhibit the development of something
- Bureaucracy can strangle innovation in any organization..
3.
communicationRare suppress an utterance suddenlyRare
- She had to strangle a laugh during the meeting.
Noun
financeTECH. financial strategy using options for profitTECH.
- Traders used a strangle to benefit from market volatility.
Expressions with strangle
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switch off the transponder in aviation
The pilot had to strangle the parrot during the flight.
Origin of strangle
Old French, estrangler (to strangle)
Examples of strangle in a sentence
The movie depicted a scene where the villain strangles a victim. Strict regulations can strangle small businesses. High taxes may strangle economic growth. He had to strangle a yawn in class. They tried to strangle a gasp of surprise. The hedge fund manager explained the benefits of a strangle.
Investors considered a strangle to hedge against potential losses.
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- French:étrangler, stratégie strangle, ...
- German:erwürgen, Strangle, ...
- Italian:strangolare, strangle, ...
- Spanish:estrangular, estrangulamiento, ...
- Portuguese:estrangular, strangle, ...
- Chinese:勒死, 勒式期权, ...
- Japanese:絞め殺す, ストラングル, ...
- Arabic:خَنَقَ, اِسْتِرَاتِيجِيَّةُ سْتْرَانْغِلْ, ...
- Hebrew:לַחֲנוֹק, סְטְרַנְגֵּל, ...
- Russian:задушить, опционная стратегия, ...
- Ukrainian:душити, стратегія стренгл, ...
- Hindi:गला घोंटना, स्ट्रैंगल, ...
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