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strangle

verb

/ˈstræŋɡəl/

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

strangle a business

choke, suffocate, throttle, stifle, suppress

release, free, liberate

strangle someone, strangle attempt, strangle hold, strangle growth

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

to go down below the surface of something, especially water

to welcome someone; to say hello

to make or become hot or warm

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.