strangulate Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
   strangle; throttle.
   
   • he tried to strangle his opponent
   • A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes
2. verb constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
   
3. verb become constricted
   
   • The hernia will strangulate

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