strangulate
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(verb) become constricted; "The hernia will strangulate" |
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Related Words: constrict, constringe, narrow |
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| 2. |
(verb) constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air |
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Related Words: compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze |
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(verb) squeeze the throat of; "he tried to strangle his opponent" |
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Synonyms: strangle, throttle |
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Related Words: garotte, garrotte, kill, scrag |
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