Strangle and Scrag

Strangle

Strangle verb - To keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe.
Usage example: the boy complained that he was being strangled by his tie

Scrag and strangle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrag" instead a verb "Strangle".

Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold

Scrag

Scrag verb - Strangle with an iron collar.
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Synonyms for Scrag

Strangle and scrag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strangle" instead a verb "Scrag".

Nearby Word: scraggy
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