Definition of Strangulation

1. Noun. The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe. "No evidence that the choking was done by the accused"

Exact synonyms: Choking, Strangling, Throttling
Generic synonyms: Asphyxiation, Suffocation
Derivative terms: Choke, Choke, Strangle, Strangle, Strangulate, Throttle

2. Noun. The condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage.
Generic synonyms: Disorder, Upset
Derivative terms: Strangle, Strangle

3. Noun. (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid. "Strangulation of the intestine"
Generic synonyms: Constriction
Category relationships: Pathology
Derivative terms: Strangulate

Definition of Strangulation

1. n. The act of strangling, or the state of being strangled.

Definition of Strangulation

1. Noun. the act of strangling or the state of being strangled ¹

2. Noun. the constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Strangulation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strangulation

strangler
strangler fig
strangler tree
stranglers
strangles
stranglest
strangleth
strangling
stranglingly
stranglings
strangolapreti
strangulate
strangulated
strangulates
strangulating
strangulation
strangulations
stranguric
stranguries
strangurious
strangury
strannik
stranniks
stranskiite
strap
strap-on
strap-ons
strap fern
strap hinge
strap on

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