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Vocabulary Entry
garroter
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who uses a garrote; an instrument for strangulation.
Example Sentences
"The garroter was apprehended before he could reach his target."
"In the old stories, the garroter was often depicted as a shadowy figure."
"The police found evidence linking the suspect to the infamous garroter."
V
verb
To strangle or kill someone using a garrote.
Example Sentences
"The assassin planned to garroter his victim in silence."
"It is a dangerous act to garroter someone without being caught."
"Historically, criminals would garroter their targets to avoid attracting attention."