strangles

American

[strang-guhlz] / ˈstræŋ gəlz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

distemper.

strangles British

/ ˈstræŋɡəlz /

noun

Also called: equine distemper. (functioning as singular) an acute bacterial disease of horses caused by infection with Streptococcus equi , characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, resulting in abscesses and a nasal discharge

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Etymology

Origin of strangles

1590–1600; obsolete strangle act of strangling + -s ³

Example Sentences

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All items in the table should be checked just before the earnings are announced, for that would be the time to buy the straddles or strangles if they do satisfy the “count” requirement.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He said that this would require regulation which fosters AI development "rather than strangles it".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

This blocking of competition drives up prices for merchants and consumers, harms security and strangles innovation.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

But the authors of this plan had decided to take a stand against the sort of real estate speculation that strangles supply and drives up housing prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2023

I no longer have to tie the faja so tightly it strangles my rib cage for fear of my anacos falling down.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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