strangulation
noun
Simple meaning
Strangling or being strangled.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
stɹæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.
The constriction of the air passage or other body part that cuts off the flow of a fluid.
pathology
Constriction of a body part so as to cut off the flow of blood or other fluid
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of strangling or the state of being strangled.
Used this way, strangulation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Punishment of a group by cutting off commercial dealings with them.
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