strangling Meaning & Definition
What Does Strangling Mean?
Strangling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of strangle. As a noun, it means The crime of killing by strangling.
Strangling at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | choking, strangulation and throttling |
| Plural | stranglings |
Strangling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of strangle
Strangling as a Noun
- The crime of killing by strangling.
Verb
- To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid.
- To stifle or suppress.
She strangled a scream.
- To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.
The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar.
- To be stifled, choked, or suffocated in any manner.
Synonyms of Strangling
Strangling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Strangling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Strangling in a Sentence
He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid.
She strangled a scream.
The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar.
Word Forms & Grammar
strangling
strangling (countable and uncountable, plural stranglings)
Words That Rhyme With Strangling
Frequently Asked Questions About Strangling
Is strangling a verb or a noun?
Strangling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for strangling?
You can replace strangling with words such as choking, strangulation and throttling. See the full list of strangling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of strangling?
The plural of strangling is stranglings.