strangulation
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/ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌstræŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
choking or constriction
Etymology
'strangulation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'strangulatio,' where 'strangulare' meant 'to choke or strangle.'
'strangulatio' transformed into the Old French word 'estrangulation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'strangulation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to choke or strangle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of killing someone by squeezing their throat tightly, preventing them from breathing.
The victim died from strangulation.
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Noun 2
a condition in which something is constricted or compressed, often leading to a lack of circulation or flow.
The strangulation of the blood supply can lead to tissue damage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45