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strangulation

/ˌstræŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

/ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

strangulationnoun

strangulations

The victim died from strangulation.

Жертва умерла от удушения.

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Synonyms

strangulationadjective

/ˌstræŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

/ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/

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

strangulationnoun

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.

strangulationadjective

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of strangulation.

The victim had strangulation marks around his neck.