Strangulation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɹæŋɡ(j)əˌleɪ̯ʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Strangulation is a noun meaning The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.
Meaning
The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.
More Meanings
- The constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid.
Example Sentences
Road congestion in the Manchester and Liverpool areas has already reached strangulation point and it is regarded as impossible for the roads to handle this displaced traffic; buses already take up to three times as long as the trains to cover the same distance.
Word Forms
- strangulations
Synonyms for strangulation
Depending on context, synonyms include choking, strangling, throttling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strangling, choking, throttling, asphyxiation, crunch, stranglehold.
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