strangulation
noun
stran·gu·la·tion
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Definition of strangulation
1
: the action or process of strangling or strangulating
2
: the state of being strangled or strangulated
especially
: excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (such as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage
Examples of strangulation in a Sentence
The cause of death was strangulation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Carmack, who lives in Gas City, about 80 miles northeast of Indianapolis, was being held on preliminary charges of murder, neglect, strangulation and domestic battery, according to the state police and online records. — Washington Post, "National Digest: Indictment against former Illinois congressman is dismissed," 5 Sep. 2019 The cause of death was strangulation and drowning, according to reports. — Fox News, "Kentucky man pleads guilty to murder of girl, 7, who disappeared during football game," 25 Aug. 2019 Locklear faces single counts of felony murder, aggravated assault related to strangulation and concealing a death. — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, "Body of Missing Pregnant Ga. Teen Is Found in Woods — Months After Mom Begged Her to Leave Fiancé," 16 Aug. 2019 According to Greensboro police, the charges included assault by strangulation and assault on a woman stemming from an incident at a Greensboro residence. — Molly Hudson, azcentral, "Arizona Cardinals executive vice president, COO arrested on suspicion of DUI," 11 Aug. 2019 Bryan Moore: There was a pretty violent struggle which resulted in strangulation and possible drowning. — CBS News, "Peter Chadwick caught: Fugitive murder suspect goes from real estate millionaire to bussing tables during years on the run," 10 Aug. 2019 Christopher Figueroa, 35, was arrested Saturday and charged with nine offenses, including home invasion, strangulation and carrying a dangerous weapon, according to Southington police. — Zach Murdock, courant.com, "Machete-wielding man strangled ex-girlfriend, threatened man at her home, Southington police say," 31 July 2019 Prosecutors charged Lewis with two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation and misdemeanor battery, all with the use of a dangerous weapon, in the shooting. — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee police release body camera video of shootout between officers, Milwaukee man," 23 July 2019 Phillips died at the hospital, the cause of death strangulation and suffocation. — Peter Keough, BostonGlobe.com, "A child’s death, a ruined life, in ‘Who Killed Garrett Phillips?’," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'strangulation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for strangulation
strangulation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of strangulation
: the act of killing someone by squeezing the throat : the act of strangling someone
See the full definition for strangulation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
strangulation
noun
stran·gu·la·tion
| \ ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən
\
\
Medical Definition of strangulation
1
: the action or process of strangling or strangulating
2
: the state of being strangled or strangulated
especially
: excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage