Strangling Definition

strangling
noun
  1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused"

"Strangling" in song lyrics

See how strangling is used in real songs:

  • "stories of women who kill by strangling"
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  • "women killing by strangling"
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  • "melville illinois strangling"
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Usage tips for "strangling"

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