strangle (Meaning)
strangle (v)
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
suppress in order to conceal or hide
die from strangulation
prevent the progress or free movement of
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
Synonyms & Antonyms of strangle
strangle Sentence Examples
- The murderer used his bare hands to strangle his victim, leaving behind no evidence of a weapon.
- I felt a surge of panic as the thick smoke began to strangle me, making it difficult to breathe.
- The economic downturn threatened to strangle small businesses, leaving many on the brink of collapse.
- The invasive vines seemed to strangle the life out of the once-thriving forest, choking off sunlight and nutrients.
- She struggled to break free as his hands closed around her throat, attempting to strangle her.
- Excessive regulations can strangle innovation and stifle economic growth.
- Fear threatened to strangle her voice as she tried to call for help.
- The snake coiled around its prey, preparing to strangle it before swallowing it whole.
- Negative thoughts seemed to strangle his creativity, hindering his ability to come up with new ideas.
- The political unrest threatened to strangle the country's progress, leading to widespread chaos and uncertainty.
FAQs About the word strangle
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air, suppress in order to conceal or hide, die from strangulation, prevent the progress or free movement of
choke, drown, stifle, suffocate, smother,destroy, throttle, asphyxiate, fell, garrote
expire, expire, inspire,breathe, inspire, breathe,revive, revive, inhale, inhale
The murderer used his bare hands to strangle his victim, leaving behind no evidence of a weapon.
I felt a surge of panic as the thick smoke began to strangle me, making it difficult to breathe.
The economic downturn threatened to strangle small businesses, leaving many on the brink of collapse.
The invasive vines seemed to strangle the life out of the once-thriving forest, choking off sunlight and nutrients.
