Strangling and Strangulate

Strangling

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

Strangulate is a synonym for strangling in choke topic. In some cases you can use "Strangulate" instead a verb "Strangling".

Nearby Words: strangle, strangled

Strangulate

Strangulate verb - Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air.

Strangling is a synonym for strangulate. Sometimes you can replace term "Strangling" with "Strangulate", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: strangulation, strangulating
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