Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Strangle.
How to pronounce strangle:
UK
Strangle - as a verb
Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Example: "He tried to strangulate his opponent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strangulate12throttle11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Suppress in order to conceal or hide
Example: "Smother a yawn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muffle14repress9smother12stifle9Die from strangulation
Prevent the progress or free movement of
Example: "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cramp11halter9hamper13Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
Example: "He swallowed a fishbone and gagged"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14gag5suffocate17Strangle - as a noun
A trading strategy using options, constructed through taking equal positions in a put and a call with different strike prices, such that there is a payoff if the underlying asset's value moves beyond the range of the two strike prices.
Example Sentences
"He tried to strangle his opponent during the fight."
"The detective discovered that the victim had been strangled with a rope."
"I had to strangle my excitement when I received the good news."
"The tight collar seemed to strangle him slowly."
"She couldn't resist the urge to strangle her annoying coworker."
Word Game Points
Is STRANGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strangle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRANGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STRANGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strangle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRANGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is STRANGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strangle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRANGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
