strangulate
/ˈstræŋɡjəleɪt/
verb
- To constrict or compress a body part (such as a hernia or blood vessel) so as to cut off circulation.
- A tight bandage can strangulate the blood flow to the fingers.
- The doctor warned that the hernia could strangulate if not treated.
- The surgeon repaired the tissue before it could strangulate.
- To strangle or choke someone or something.
- In ancient times, executioners would strangulate prisoners with a garrote.
- The villain tried to strangulate the hero with a rope.
- The snake began to strangulate its prey by coiling tightly.