strangulation
noun
stran·gu·la·tion
ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the action or process of strangling or strangulating
2
: the state of being strangled or strangulated
especially
: excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (such as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage
Examples of strangulation in a Sentence
The cause of death was strangulation.
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The Lexington County Coroner's Office said on June 22 that investigators found no signs of bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries during a forensic autopsy.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Whether through negotiation, sustained economic strangulation, or military action, if necessary, the objective remains non-negotiable that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Stalking and strangulation-related offenses, whether charged as misdemeanors or felonies, will now also be permanently disqualifying.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Detectives determined that Zeisler had died from strangulation with a phone cord, and that his 1997 Dodge Neon was missing along with the keys to his home.
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Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Whether through negotiation, sustained economic strangulation, or military action, if necessary, the objective remains non-negotiable that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable.
—
Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Stalking and strangulation-related offenses, whether charged as misdemeanors or felonies, will now also be permanently disqualifying.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Detectives determined that Zeisler had died from strangulation with a phone cord, and that his 1997 Dodge Neon was missing along with the keys to his home.
—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for strangulation
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“Strangulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strangulation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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strangulation
noun
stran·gu·la·tion
ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən
1
: an act or process of strangling
2
: the state of being strangled
Medical Definition
strangulation
noun
stran·gu·la·tion
ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the action or process of strangling or strangulating
2
: the state of being strangled or strangulated
especially
: excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage
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