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STRANGULATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Strangulation.

Strangulation - as a noun

The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

Example: "No evidence that the choking was done by the accused"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choking17strangling12throttling14

The condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage

(pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid

Example: "Strangulation of the intestine"

Example Sentences

"The cause of death was determined to be strangulation."
"He was charged with attempted murder and strangulation."
"The victim showed signs of struggle and strangulation."
"Forensic evidence pointed to manual strangulation."
"The suspect confessed to committing the strangulation."
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Word Game Points

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

STRANGULATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is STRANGULATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strangulation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRANGULATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is STRANGULATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strangulation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRANGULATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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