Strangle and Subdue

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Strangle

Strangle verb - Conceal or hide.

Usage example: strangle a yawn

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Subdue is a synonym for strangle in suppress topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Strangle", when it comes to topics like choke, prevent.

Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold

Subdue

Subdue verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Usage example: labored through the night to subdue the river's rising waters by building a wall of sandbags around their property

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Strangle is a synonym for subdue in suppress topic. You can use "Strangle" instead a verb "Subdue".

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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person	strangle person	subdue person
girl	strangle girl	subdue girl
hero	strangle hero	subdue hero
man	strangle man	subdue man
Other words: people, someone, way, victim, monster, guard, dog, anyone, killer, opponent, victims, enemies, heroes.

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