Definition
strangulation
noun
- the act of killing or injuring someone by squeezing their throat to prevent breathing
- the blocking or severe restriction of something, especially blood flow or economic activity
Usage: medical; figurative
Examples
- The victim died from strangulation.
- Police found evidence of strangulation at the crime scene.
- The tight collar caused partial strangulation of blood flow.
- Economic sanctions led to the strangulation of trade.
- The hernia caused strangulation of the intestine.
- Doctors worked quickly to prevent strangulation of the organ.