to strangle
verb/iʃtɾɐ̃ˈɡulaɾ/medium
es·tran·gu·lar
Definition
To compress someone's neck with force, preventing breathing and blood circulation; to suffocate. Figuratively, to hinder development or functioning.
The attacker tried to strangle the victim.
The new taxes will strangle small businesses.
Common collocations
to strangle someoneto strangle with one's handsto strangle to deathto strangle the flow
Etymology
Do latim 'strangulare'.