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STRANGLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Strangles.

Strangles - as a noun

An acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equine distemper

Strangles - as a verb

To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.

Example: "He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid."

To stifle or suppress.

Example: "She strangled a scream."

To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.

Example: "The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar."

To be stifled, choked, or suffocated in any manner.

Example Sentences

"The python strangles its prey by coiling itself tightly around its body."
"The wrestler strangles his opponent with a chokehold."
"The murderer strangles his victims with a length of rope."
"She strangles the weeds in her garden to prevent them from spreading."
"She suffers from a condition that strangles her ability to speak."
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Word Game Points

Is STRANGLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strangles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRANGLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STRANGLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strangles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRANGLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is STRANGLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strangles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRANGLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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