strangulation
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for strangulation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin "strangulatio" ("choking"), from "strangulare" ("to choke"); related to "strangle."
Full origin of strangulation →Frequently asked questions
What does “strangulation” mean?
The word “strangulation” means the act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat. In plain terms, death or injury from having your throat or blood supply cut off by pressure.
How do you pronounce “strangulation”?
“Strangulation” is pronounced STRANG-guh-layshn (/ˈstɹæŋɡ(j)əˌleɪ̯ʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “strangulation” in a sentence?
Here is “strangulation” used in a sentence: “The coroner ruled the cause of death as strangulation.”
What part of speech is “strangulation”?
“Strangulation” is a noun.
Where does the word “strangulation” come from?
The word “strangulation” comes from Latin. From Latin "strangulatio" ("choking"), from "strangulare" ("to choke"); related to "strangle.".
How many meanings does “strangulation” have?
“Strangulation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act, or the resulting state, of being choked to death by pressure on the throat.