Main entry: strangulate
Definition: become constricted
Usage: The hernia will strangulate
Main entry: strangulate
Definition: constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
Main entry: strangle, strangulate, throttle
Definition: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Usage: he tried to strangle his opponent; A man in Boston has been strangling several dozen prostitutes