Meaning & Definition of word "Strangling"
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Strangling
/ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. To kill or injure someone by squeezing the throat tightly, preventing them from breathing.
- Example: The detective found evidence suggesting that the victim had been strangling before being discovered.
- 2. To limit or restrict something severely.
- Example: The excessive regulations were strangling the growth of small businesses in the area.
- 3. To hold something tightly in a way that prevents it from functioning properly.
- Example: The weeds were strangling the growth of the young plants in the garden.
Etymology
From Middle English stranglen, from Old English stranglian.
Common Phrases and Expressions
strangling hold:
A grappling position that limits the opponent's ability to breathe.
stranglehold:
A firm grip or control over someone or something.
Related Words
choke:
To obstruct the throat, causing a person to be unable to breathe.
suffocate:
To die or cause someone to die from lack of air.
throttle:
To constrict the throat and prevent breathing.
Slang Meanings of strangling
Meaning: To overwhelm someone with excessive demands or pressure.
Example Sentence: The deadlines were strangling my creativity.
Meaning: To feel a strong sense of frustration or helplessness.
Example Sentence: I felt like my responsibilities were strangling me.