strangle
verb
stran·gle
ˈstraŋ-gəl 
strangled; strangling
ˈstraŋ-g(ə-)liŋ
1
2
: to suppress or hinder the rise, expression, or growth of
repression strangles free speech
Examples of strangle in a Sentence
The weeds are strangling the plant.
The company is trying to strangle the smaller competition.
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In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
This process has strangled democracy not just in countries with longstanding democratic traditions but also in countries such as Bangladesh, Benin, Georgia, Honduras, Hungary, Serbia, and Tunisia, which had turned toward democracy in the post–Cold War era.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
In a felony complaint shared by WHEC and reviewed by PEOPLE, investigators allege Jamie strangled Penny on Oct. 8 between 4:50 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. during a physical altercation.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Also, Coyle is accused of strangling his wife on April 12, although charges had not been brought against him in that matter as of Tuesday, Coyle said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2024
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
This process has strangled democracy not just in countries with longstanding democratic traditions but also in countries such as Bangladesh, Benin, Georgia, Honduras, Hungary, Serbia, and Tunisia, which had turned toward democracy in the post–Cold War era.
—Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
In a felony complaint shared by WHEC and reviewed by PEOPLE, investigators allege Jamie strangled Penny on Oct. 8 between 4:50 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. during a physical altercation.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Also, Coyle is accused of strangling his wife on April 12, although charges had not been brought against him in that matter as of Tuesday, Coyle said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2024
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strangle
verb
stran·gle
ˈstraŋ-gəl
strangled; strangling
-g(ə-)liŋ
1
: to choke to death by squeezing the throat
2
: to cause (someone or something) to choke or suffocate
3
: to suppress or hinder the rise, growth, or expression of
these rules are strangling my creativity
4
: to become strangled
5
: to die by or as if by interference with breathing
Medical Definition
strangle
verb
stran·gle
ˈstraŋ-gəl
strangled; strangling
-g(ə-)liŋ
1
: to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (as a hand or rope)
2
: to obstruct seriously or fatally the normal breathing of
the bone wedged in his throat and strangled him
1
: to become strangled : undergo a severe interference with breathing
2
: to die from interference with breathing
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