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/ˈstræŋɡəl/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to kill or injure someone by squeezing their throat tightly, preventing them from breathing.
He tried to strangle the thief who had attacked him.
to prevent someone from breathing easily or to choke them.
The thick smoke began to strangle the people trapped inside the building.
to restrict or impede the growth or development of something.
The new regulations could strangle small businesses by imposing heavy fines.
to silence or repress someone or something.
Censorship can strangle free speech in a society.
Etymology
Middle English 'stranglen', from Old French 'estrangler', from Latin 'extringulare' (to squeeze out, tighten).
Common Phrases and Expressions
strangle hold
A strong grip that restrains someone; figuratively, it can refer to a situation that is hard to escape from.
strangled cry
A noise made due to distress or fear, often sounding choked.
strangle the life out of something
To severely restrict or suppress vital aspects of something.
Related Words
choke
To obstruct the airway of someone.
suffocate
To die from lack of air or oxygen.
smother
To suffocate someone by covering their nose and mouth.
Slang Meanings
To be overwhelmed or pressured.
I felt like the workload was going to strangle me.
To be unable to breathe easily due to stress.
The deadlines are strangling my creativity.