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STRANGLE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Strangle.

How to pronounce strangle:

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Strangle - as a verb

Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

Example: "He tried to strangulate his opponent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strangulatethrottle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Suppress in order to conceal or hide

Example: "Smother a yawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mufflerepresssmotherstifle

Die from strangulation

Prevent the progress or free movement of

Example: "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cramphalterhamper

Constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke

Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

Example: "He swallowed a fishbone and gagged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chokegagsuffocate

Strangle - as a noun

A trading strategy using options, constructed through taking equal positions in a put and a call with different strike prices, such that there is a payoff if the underlying asset's value moves beyond the range of the two strike prices.

Example Sentences

"He tried to strangle his opponent during the fight."
"The detective discovered that the victim had been strangled with a rope."
"I had to strangle my excitement when I received the good news."
"The tight collar seemed to strangle him slowly."
"She couldn't resist the urge to strangle her annoying coworker."
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Word Game Points

Is STRANGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strangle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STRANGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STRANGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strangle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STRANGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STRANGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strangle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STRANGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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