Definition of STRANGULATE

strangulate

Meanings

  • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
  • constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
  • become constricted
    • "The hernia will strangulate"

Synonyms

strangle, throttle

Scrabble Score: 12

strangulate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
strangulate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
strangulate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

strangulate is a valid Words With Friends word