Strangle and Slay

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Strangle

Strangle verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.
Usage example: the gull got tangled in a piece of fishing line on the beach and was strangled
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Slay and strangle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slay" instead a verb "Strangle".
Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold

Slay

Slay verb - To deprive of life.
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Strangle and slay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strangle" instead a verb "Slay".
Nearby Words: slaying, slayer

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person strangle person slay person
man strangle man slay man
people strangle people slay people
body strangle body slay body
Other words: way, monster, anyone, opponent, daughter, werewolf, enemies, heroes, holmes.
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