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Strangulation Definition & Meaning

strangulation
noun
  1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused"
  2. the condition of having respiration stopped by compression of the air passage
  3. (pathology) constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid; "strangulation of the intestine"

"Strangulation" in song lyrics

See how strangulation is used in real songs:

  • "I hold the mic tight enough for strangulation"
    Benefit f/ Blitz, Lawson and Rek — Something Wicked This Way Comes
  • "Was it his fascination, for strangulation"
    GZA — Luminal

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Frequently asked questions

What does strangulation mean?
the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused" 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; "strangulation of the intestine"
What part of speech is strangulation?
Strangulation is a noun.
How many definitions does strangulation have?
Strangulation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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