strangulate
Pathology, Surgery. to compress or constrict (a duct, intestine, vessel, etc.) so as to prevent circulation or suppress function.
to strangle.
Origin of strangulate
1Other words from strangulate
- stran·gu·la·ble [strang-gyuh-luh-buhl], /ˈstræŋ gyə lə bəl/, adjective
- stran·gu·la·tion, noun
- stran·gu·la·tive, adjective
- stran·gu·la·to·ry [strang-gyuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], /ˈstræŋ gyə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective
- un·stran·gu·la·ble, adjective
Words Nearby strangulate
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How to use strangulate in a sentence
The president noted that if the region’s oil supply fell into Soviet hands, this would “strangulate” the economies of Europe and Asia.
Afghanistan’s collapse exposes the truth about U.S. military invasions in the region | Suzanne Enzerink | August 25, 2021 | Washington PostWe strangulate two-thirds of our vowels and swallow half the other third.
Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience | Grenville KleiserI am not in very truth, and may the first jest I attempt to utter strangulate me outright, before it escapes from my lips.
Gomez Arias | Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
British Dictionary definitions for strangulate
/ (ˈstræŋɡjʊˌleɪt) /
to constrict (a hollow organ, vessel, etc) so as to stop the natural flow of air, blood, etc, through it
another word for strangle
Origin of strangulate
1Derived forms of strangulate
- strangulation, noun
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