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garroting

UK
/ɡəˈrɒtɪŋ/
US
/ɡəˈrɑtɪŋ/

Translations

garrotingnoun
garrotings
pl
The executioner used a garrote for the garroting.
Палач использовал гарроту для гарроты.
Synonyms
strangulation
choking
throttling
suffocation
garrotingadjective
UK
/ɡəˈrɒtɪŋ/
US
/ɡəˈroʊtɪŋ/
Used attributively in phrases like “garroting wire”; treated as an adjective according to dictionary policy.
Synonyms
strangling
choking
throttling
asphyxiating
suffocating
smothering
constricting
garroteverb

garroting

Gerund

garroted
Past Simple
garroted
Past Participle
garroting
Gerund
UK
/ɡəˈrɒt/
US
/ɡəˈrɑt/
The executioner was ordered to garrote the prisoner.
Палачу было приказано задушить заключенного.
Synonyms
choke
throttle
suffocate
strangle
garrotverb

garroting

Gerund

garroted
Past Simple
garroted
Past Participle
garroting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡærət/
US
/ˈɡærət/
The assassin planned to garrot his target silently.
Убийца планировал задушить свою цель бесшумно.
Synonyms
asphyxiate
throttle
suffocate
choke
strangle

Definitions

garrotingnoun
The act of killing someone by strangulation, typically with a wire or cord.
The detective investigated the garroting that occurred in the alleyway.
garrotingadjective
Relating to or involved in garroting (strangulation with a wire or cord).
The suspect was carrying a garroting wire.
garroteverb
To execute someone by strangulation, typically using a wire, cord, or similar device.
The spy was captured and garroted by the enemy forces.
garrotverb
To execute by strangulation, typically with a wire or cord.
The assassin was known to garrot his targets swiftly and silently.
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