Strangle Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Strangle

Meaning 1 : prevent the progress or free movement of

    Example : the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries

    Synonyms : cramp,  halter,  hamper
Meaning 2 : struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

    Synonyms : choke,  gag,  suffocate
Meaning 3 : kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

    Synonyms : strangulate,  throttle
Meaning 4 : suppress in order to conceal or hide

    Example : strangle a laugh

    Synonyms : muffle,  repress,  smother,  stifle
Meaning 5 : constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing

    Synonyms : choke
Meaning 6 : die from strangulation


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