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garroting

UK
/ɡəˈrɒtɪŋ/
US
/ɡəˈrɑtɪŋ/
garrotingnoun
garrotings
pl
Translations
The executioner used a garrote for the garroting.
Палач использовал гарроту для гарроты.
Definitions
The act of killing someone by strangulation, typically with a wire or cord.
The detective investigated the garroting that occurred in the alleyway.
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.
Definitions
Relating to or involved in garroting (strangulation with a wire or cord).
The suspect was carrying a garroting wire.
Synonyms
strangling
choking
throttling
asphyxiating
suffocating
smothering
constricting
garroteverb

garroting

Gerund

garroted
Past Simple
garroted
Past Participle
garroting
Gerund
UK
/ɡəˈrɒt/
US
/ɡəˈrɑt/
Translations
The executioner was ordered to garrote the prisoner.
Палачу было приказано задушить заключенного.
Definitions
To execute someone by strangulation, typically using a wire, cord, or similar device.
The spy was captured and garroted by the enemy forces.
Synonyms
choke
throttle
suffocate
strangle
garrotverb

garroting

Gerund

garroted
Past Simple
garroted
Past Participle
garroting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡærət/
US
/ˈɡærət/
Translations
The assassin planned to garrot his target silently.
Убийца планировал задушить свою цель бесшумно.
Definitions
To execute by strangulation, typically with a wire or cord.
The assassin was known to garrot his targets swiftly and silently.
Synonyms
asphyxiate
throttle
suffocate
choke
strangle
garrotenoun
Definitions
A device, typically a cord or wire, used for strangling someone.
The assassin used a garrote to silently eliminate his target.
An execution method involving strangulation, often using a metal collar tightened by a screw.
In the past, the garrote was used as a method of capital punishment in some countries.
garroteadjective
Definitions
Relating to or involving a garrote or garroting.
The assassin carried a small garrote wire in a special garrote pouch.
garrotnoun
Definitions
A device, typically a wire or cord, used for strangling someone.
The assassin used a garrot to silently eliminate his target.
An act or method of putting someone to death by strangulation with a wire, cord, or similar device.
Public executions by garrot were once carried out in Spain.
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