Definitions

1. verb

to kill or nearly kill someone by squeezing their throat or neck

“The wrestler’s opponent was on the verge of being strangled by the hold.”

2. verb

to restrict or impede something, such as progress or development

“The bureaucracy was accused of strangling innovation in the company.”

3. noun

a violent or unnatural act of twisting or pressing someone’s neck or throat

“The police officer had to intervene in the attempted strangulation.”