strangle (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈstræŋ.ɡəl/
Definition
To kill someone by squeezing their neck very tightly, or to injure or kill an animal in this way.
Examples
He was accused of attempting to strangle his wife.
The snake strangled its prey before eating it.
She felt like she was being strangled by the tight collar.
How to Use strangle
- strangle with (prepositional phrase)
- To use an object to squeeze someone's neck. — "He was strangled with a rope."
- strangle a laugh/sob/cry (collocation)
- To try to stop yourself from laughing, crying, or making a sound. — "She tried to strangle a laugh during the serious meeting."
- stranglehold on (collocation)
- Complete control over something or someone. — "The dictator maintained a stranglehold on the country for decades."
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