Strangling
/ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/
Synonyms
- choking
- smothering
- suffocating
- constricting
- throttling
Slang Meanings
To overwhelm someone with excessive demands or pressure.
The deadlines were strangling my creativity.
To feel a strong sense of frustration or helplessness.
I felt like my responsibilities were strangling me.