strangle
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Britannica Dictionary definition of STRANGLE
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1
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to kill (a person or animal) by squeezing the throat
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He used a rope to strangle her (to death). = He strangled her (to death) with a rope.
2
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to stop (something) from growing or developing
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The weeds are strangling the plant.
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The company is trying to strangle the smaller competition.
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She was the first victim killed by the strangler.
