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garotter

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɡəˈrɒtə/

KK: /gəˈrɑːtər/

noun
Definition

A person who uses a garrote, which is a device or method for strangling someone, often used in a criminal context.


Example

The police arrested the garotter before he could carry out his plan.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the movie where the main character is a garotter?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's really intense and suspenseful.
Sloth A
I can't believe they chose a garotter as the protagonist.
Sloth B
It definitely adds a unique twist to the story!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assassin
murderer
killer
Antonyms
savior
protector
defender
Root Explanation

Garotter is derived from the French word 'garrotter', which means to tie or bind. The term is related to 'garrotte', meaning a cord or noose used for strangulation. The word describes the act of strangling or throttling someone with a cord or similar object.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'garrotter', which means to tie or bind, helping you remember that a garotter is someone who strangles or throttles.

Visually Confused Words
garroter
rotter
gatter
garter
garnetter
trotter
grouter
gritter
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