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strangulation

/ˌstræŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

/ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/

strangulationnoun

strangulations

Translations

The forensic report confirmed that the cause of death was strangulation.

Le rapport médico-légal a confirmé que la cause du décès était un étranglement.

étranglementEn médecine et en technique, pour une compression entraînant une obstruction de la circulation ou du passage.

The strangulation of the river by the dam has affected the local ecosystem.

L'étranglement de la rivière par le barrage a affecté l'écosystème local.

étranglementAu sens figuré, pour une restriction ou une suppression sévère du développement ou de l'activité.

Many entrepreneurs worry about the strangulation of innovation by excessive regulation.

De nombreux entrepreneurs craignent l'étranglement de l'innovation par une réglementation excessive.

Definitions

The act of killing someone by squeezing their throat tightly, preventing them from breathing.

The forensic report confirmed that the cause of death was strangulation.

A condition in which something is constricted or compressed, often leading to a lack of circulation or flow.

The strangulation of the river by the dam has affected the local ecosystem.

Severe restriction or suppression of development, activity, or growth.

Many entrepreneurs worry about the strangulation of innovation by excessive regulation.

Synonyms

strangulationadjective

/ˌstræŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

/ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or result from strangulation (e.g., "strangulation marks").

Translations

strangulatoireTerme médical.

The victim had strangulation marks around his neck.

La victime présentait des marques strangulatoires autour du cou.

Definitions

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of strangulation.

The victim had strangulation marks around his neck.