strangulate

/ˌstræŋgjəˈleɪt/

Other forms: strangulated; strangulating; strangulates

Definitions of strangulate

1. verb

   kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
   synonyms: strangle, throttle

   types:

   garotte, garrote, garrotte, scrag

   strangle with an iron collar

   type of:

   kill

   cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
2. verb

   constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
   type of:

   compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze

   squeeze or press together
3. verb

   become constricted
   “The hernia will strangulate”

   type of:

   constrict, constringe, narrow

   become tight or as if tight