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as in to choke
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air
the gull got tangled in a piece of fishing line on the beach and was strangled
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as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
strangled a gasp of surprise upon hearing the news
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Recent Examples of strangle
When Amanda attempted to leave the car, Bosse grabbed her and strangled her.
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Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
In this second iteration, the word almost strangled him.
—David Rabe, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
Dobson was strangled with a computer extension cord and smothered with a plastic bag.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A Merrillville man is charged with strangling a pregnant woman, documents allege.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
In this second iteration, the word almost strangled him.
—David Rabe, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
Dobson was strangled with a computer extension cord and smothered with a plastic bag.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article A Merrillville man is charged with strangling a pregnant woman, documents allege.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strangle
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In our solar system, Venus is near the inner edge of the habitable zone, and its surface reaches temperatures of over 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius) underneath a thick, choking atmosphere.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Shauna begins choking, blood seeping out from her neck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whether painting a mural, crafting a business idea, or studying environmental sustainability, students are encouraged to explore their interests in ways that traditional schooling often stifles.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Camara is stifling opponents at an All-Defense level.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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When Margaret Craig confronted her daughter and threatened to call the police, Candace Craig suffocated her with a trash bag, then dismembered and burned her body on a barbecue grill in an attempt to dispose of the remains, according to Braveboy.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Rebels and the Longhorns suffocate movement within the halfcourt and force opponents to beat them off the dribble.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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But the desire to fit in with the group or to avoid conflict can often cause individuals to suppress or hide their authentic self.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Experts say many of Trump's supporters see the dozens of felony convictions against the president in a separate case in New York as part of an establishment ploy to suppress their discontent.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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New Town dominated a clash of two of Baltimore County's top teams with a smothering defense that made life rough on Dulaney.—
James Peters,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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But soon, if Republicans succeed at smothering Trump’s favorite scapegoats, the president will have to find new ways to blame anyone but himself.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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In 1938, Hitler, having swallowed Austria, now demanded land from Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in Central Europe or Eastern Europe.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the time, children born with the most severe form of SMA swiftly lost their ability to move, to swallow, to breathe.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Trump and Musk are correct that America is drowning in deficits.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lizárraga drowned in 1912, just before Machu Picchu became internationally famous.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Strangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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