Strangled

Pronunciation: /ˈstræŋ.ɡəld/

Definitions of strangled

verb to kill by squeezing the throat or neck, especially until dead

Example Sentences

A1 The cat strangled the mouse.

A2 She strangled the weeds in her garden.

B1 The murderer strangled his victim with a rope.

B2 The python strangled its prey before swallowing it whole.

C1 The tension in the room strangled any chance of peaceful negotiation.

C2 The oppressive regime strangled the freedom of speech in the country.

Examples of strangled in a Sentence

formal The victim was found strangled in her own home.

informal I heard that the suspect strangled his roommate during an argument.

slang I can't believe she strangled that guy at the party last night!

figurative The lack of funding has strangled the progress of the project.

Grammatical Forms of strangled

• past tense: strangled
• plural: strangled
• comparative: more strangled
• superlative: most strangled
• present tense: strangle
• future tense: will strangle
• perfect tense: have strangled
• continuous tense: is strangling
• singular: strangled
• positive degree: more strangled
• infinitive: to strangle
• gerund: strangling
• participle: strangled

Origin and Evolution of strangled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'strangled' originated from the Old French word 'estrangler' which came from the Latin word 'strangulare' meaning to choke or throttle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'strangled' has retained its original meaning of choking or throttling, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe situations where something is suppressed or stifled.