Strangulate

To strangle someone or something, typically by constricting the neck to cut off the supply of air and blood, resulting in death or injury. Figuratively, it can also mean to suppress, restrain, or stifle something, like an idea or an industry. The act involves applying external pressure, whether manually or with an object, to the neck. The result can be a physical obstruction of the airway, blood vessels, or both. The intent, whether malicious or accidental, always centers on the restriction of life-sustaining processes or free movement or development. This action has serious and often fatal implications.

Strangulate meaning with examples

• The assailant attempted to strangulate his victim with a length of rope, cutting off the flow of blood and air.
• Economic policies designed to strangulate small businesses by imposing excessive taxes ultimately led to a recession.
• In the struggle, the detective was forced to strangulate the assailant to protect himself and the victim.
• The government's censorship laws were implemented in an attempt to strangulate freedom of expression in the country, limiting access to news and ideas.
• The rare disease caused the trachea to strangulate restricting his ability to breathe comfortably.