Burke
Burke verb - To keep from being publicly known.
Usage example: the executives knew that the drug had dangerous side effects, but they burked the findings
Strangle
Strangle verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.
Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Reckless Sidekick: Steve forgoes the easy method of poisoning Burke at the bar, for the risky method of going home with him and trying to strangle the mark with his own belt as he saw Bishop do to an earlier mark.
Source: Film / The Mechanic (2011)
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