strangulation

IPA: stræŋgjʌɫˈeɪʃʌn

The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.
The constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid.

Examples of "strangulation" in Sentences

The cause of death was determined to be strangulation, as evident by the bruising on the victim's neck
The suspect was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting to strangle their partner in a fit of rage
The detective carefully examined the crime scene for any evidence of foul play or signs of strangulation
The victim described feeling a sense of panic and helplessness during the terrifying experience of being held in a tight grip of strangulation
The forensic pathologist conducted an autopsy and confirmed that the victim had died from manual strangulation