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strangled

/ˈstræŋ.ɡəld/

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adjective

/ˈstræŋ.ɡəld/B2formal
  • ruОписывает звук или голос, который приглушён, сдавлен или внезапно прерван, часто из-за эмоционального расстройства или физического сжатия.

Describes a sound or voice that is muffled, choked, or cut off abruptly, often due to emotional distress or physical constriction.

  1. Held in check with difficultyB2formal

    Suppressed or restrained with effort, often referring to emotions, sounds, or actions.

    ruПодавленный

    • He let out a strangled cry of frustration.
    • Her voice was a strangled whisper, barely audible.
    • The government's response was a strangled attempt at reform.

    Synonymschokedmuffledmutedpent-uprepressedrestrainedsmotheredstifledsuppressed

    Antonymsexpressedfreeuncheckeduninhibitedunrestrained

  2. Killed by strangulationB1formal

    Having been killed or severely injured by having the throat compressed.

    ruЗадушенный

    • The victim was found strangled in the alley.
    • The strangled body was discovered by a passerby.
    • Strangled victims often have visible marks on their necks.

    Synonymschoked

Forms
  • more strangled comparative form
  • most strangled superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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verb

strangle/ˈstræŋ.ɡəl/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по убийству или нанесению травмы кому-либо путём сдавливания горла, или для подавления или удушения чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of killing or injuring someone by squeezing their throat, or to suppress or stifle something.

  1. Kill by squeezing the throatB2formal

    To kill someone by squeezing their throat to cut off the air supply.

    ruЗадушить

    • The villain tried to strangle his victim with a rope.
    • She was found strangled in her apartment.
    • He was convicted of attempting to strangle his neighbor.

    Synonymschokegarrotestrangulatethrottle

  2. Conceal or hideC1formal

    To suppress or keep something from being expressed or known.

    ruПодавлять

    • The government tried to strangle the truth about the scandal.
    • He strangled his emotions and remained calm.
    • They attempted to strangle the opposition's voice.

    Synonymsbottle upcover upcurbhold backhush upinhibitmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchstiflesuppress

    Antonymsdisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncover

  3. Die from strangulationB2formal

    To die as a result of having the throat squeezed.

    ruЗадохнуться

    • The victim strangled to death in the attack.
    • He strangled on the cord that was wrapped around his neck.
    • The autopsy confirmed that she strangled.
  4. Prevent progress or movementC1formal

    To hinder or stop the development or free movement of something.

    ruДушить

    • Red tape is strangling small businesses.
    • The new regulations could strangle innovation.
    • Economic sanctions strangled the country's growth.

    Synonymscheckchokecurbhamperimpedeinhibitquashrepresssmotherstiflesuffocatesuppressthwart

    Antonymsadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitatefosterfurtherpromotesupport

  5. Constrict the throatB2formal

    To squeeze someone's throat, preventing them from breathing.

    ruДушить

    • He strangled her with his bare hands.
    • The attacker strangled the guard until he passed out.
    • She was strangled with a scarf.

    Synonymschokegarrotestrangulatethrottle

    Antonymsfreerelease

  6. Struggle for breathB2formal

    To have difficulty breathing; to gasp for air.

    ruЗадыхаться

    • He strangled for air after running up the stairs.
    • The smoke made her strangle and cough.
    • The patient strangled as the asthma attack worsened.
Forms
  • strangled past participle
  • strangled past simple
  • strangling present participle
  • strangles third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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Vocabulary data from the Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset (CC BY 4.0), https://huggingface.co/datasets/Fristail27/vocab-bloom-hub-en

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