Vocabulary Entry

strangling

|verb • noun

verb

To twist or squeeze something tightly to restrict breathing or force it to stop functioning.

Example Sentences

"The villain was strangling the hero in the movie."

"She felt as if the stress was strangling her ability to think clearly."

"The snake was strangling its prey before swallowing it whole."

noun

Example Sentences

"The strangling of the puppet's strings led to a captivating performance."

"Reports of the strangling have raised concerns in the community."

"His fears of strangling in his sleep made him consider visiting a doctor."