Definitions

1. verb

to choke or compress the throat of (someone) so as to cut off their breath

“The mugger attempted to estrangle the victim during the robbery.”

2. verb

to constrict or oppress (something) in a similar way

“The tight collar estranged the singer’s voice.”

3. noun

an act of choking or compressing the throat of (someone) so as to cut off their breath

“The police investigated the case of attempted estrangement.”

4. noun

a feeling of being constricted or oppressed

“She felt a sense of estrangement from her family during the argument.”