Killing and Strangulation

Killing

Killing noun - The act of terminating a life.

Strangulation and killing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strangulation" instead a noun "Killing".

Nearby Words: kill, killed, killer

Strangulation

Strangulation noun - The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe.
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Synonyms for Strangulation

Killing and strangulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Killing" instead a noun "Strangulation".

Nearby Words: strangulate, strangulated, strangulating

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Blast of Silence Frankie soon proves him wrong by killing Ralph by strangulation with an electrical cord.
  • Hydra Problem More Hindu mythology: The legend behind the Thuggee cult was about regenerating demons too, therefore demanding strangulation (a bloodless killing method).
    Source: Hydra Problem
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