noun
strangling
Strangling (noun) means the act of killing someone by choking off their air supply. Example: “He was convicted of strangling his neighbour.”
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The act of killing someone by choking off their air supply.
"He was convicted of strangling his neighbour."
How to use strangling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of strangling someone.
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- Plural
- stranglings
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What does “strangling” mean?
The word “strangling” means the act of killing someone by choking off their air supply. In plain terms, the act of strangling someone.
How do you use “strangling” in a sentence?
Here is “strangling” used in a sentence: “He was convicted of strangling his neighbour.”
What part of speech is “strangling”?
“Strangling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of strangling?
"strangling" (noun) means the act of killing someone by choking off their air supply.
