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Meaning of strangling
The primary meaning of the word "strangling" is to kill or injure someone by constricting their neck, or to suppress or silence something.
Etymology of strangling
The word "strangling" originates from the Old English words "strang" meaning "tight" or "narrow" and "ling" which is a suffix forming the present participle.
The word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of killing by constricting the neck.
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as suppressing or silencing something.
Synonyms
choking
suffocating
throttling
constricting
squeezing
compressing
crushing
strangulating
garroting
asphyxiating
smothering
stifling
gagging
silencing
muzzling
restraining
confining
binding
shackling
manhandling
wresting
grasping
clutching
gripping
squeezing
wringing
twisting
tightening
constraining
restraining
stifling
gagging
Definitions
- The act of killing someone by constricting their neck, typically using hands, rope, or other objects.
- The act of suppressing or silencing something, such as a voice, sound, or idea.
- A feeling of being unable to breathe or express oneself.
Usage Examples
- The suspect was accused of strangling the victim with a rope.
- The new policy is strangling the company's creativity and innovation.
- The lack of funding is strangling the arts program in the school.