strangled
Americanadjective
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sounding as if made by a constricted throat.
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not able to continue or grow because of suppression.
Example Sentences
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It has one of the largest oil industries in the world, but it has been strangled for years by international sanctions.
The conflict with Iran has strangled movement through the Persian Gulf and catapulted the price of a barrel of oil.
From Los Angeles Times
“I don’t know,” she said, and her voice, so calm and steady mere seconds ago with her mom, now sounded strangled and choked.
From Literature
Chip said in a strangled voice, without lifting his head.
From Literature
They included Lisa Morris, who told the inquiry she believed her son Ben might have been strangled to death rather than taking his own life.
From BBC
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