strangling
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of killing someone by squeezing their neck to stop them from breathing.
Example
The detective investigated the case of the strangling that occurred last night.
Conversation
Did you hear about that movie where the plot involves a strangling incident?
Yeah, I saw the trailer! It looked really intense.
I can't believe they would actually show a scene about strangling.
Right? It definitely adds a dark twist to the story.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
suffocation
choking
asphyxiation
Antonyms
rescue
liberation
release
verb
Definition
To kill someone by squeezing their neck tightly to stop them from breathing.
Example
The detective found evidence of strangling in the crime scene.
Tense Forms
Past: strangled
Past Participle: strangled
Conversation
Did you hear about that new thriller movie?
Yeah, I heard it's really intense, especially with the scenes of strangling.
I can't believe they would include something so graphic.
Root Explanation
Strangling → It is formed from "strangle" (from Old English "strenglan", meaning to constrict or choke) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "strangling" refers to the action of constricting or choking someone or something.
Memory Tip
Imagine the action of constricting or choking, which is what 'strangling' means. The root 'strangle' helps you remember that it involves tightening around something.
Visually Confused Words
tangling
brangling
tanling
staling
staging
ranging
angling
untangling