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STRANGULATING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word strangulating. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word strangulating. (close relations)
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asphyxiating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to deprive of oxygen

choking
verbv
noun

• a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)

• the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe

adjective satellite

• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

constricting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

suffocating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

strangle
verbv
verb

• kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• die from strangulation

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing

• struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

throttle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

• reduce the air supply

Best Hypernyms For STRANGULATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for strangulating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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constrict asphyxiate choke compact compress constringe contract narrow press smother squeeze suffocate throttle

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