Definition of Strangle

Verb: strangle strang-gul

Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
"A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes"; "he tried to strangle his opponent";
- strangulate, throttle
Conceal or hide
"strangle a yawn";
- smother, stifle, muffle, repress
Die from strangulation
Prevent the progress or free movement of
"the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries";
- hamper, halter, cramp
Constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
- choke
Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
- gag, choke, suffocate