strangled

• Descreve um som ou voz abafado, apertado ou subitamente interrompido, muitas vezes por emoção intensa ou compressão física.

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.

   Sufocado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschokedmuffledmutedpent-uprepressedrestrainedsmotheredstifledsuppressed

   Antônimosexpressedfreeuncheckeduninhibitedunrestrained

2. Killed by strangulationB1formal

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

   Estrangulado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschoked

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de matar ou ferir alguém comprimindo a garganta, ou para reprimir ou sufocar algo.

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.

   Estrangular

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschokegarrotestrangulatethrottle

2. Conceal or hideC1formal

   To suppress or keep something from being expressed or known.

   Abafar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbottle upcover upcurbhold backhush upinhibitmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchstiflesuppress

   Antônimosdisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncover

3. Die from strangulationB2formal

   To die as a result of having the throat squeezed.

   Morrer por estrangulamento

   • 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.

   Sufocar

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

   Sinônimoscheckchokecurbhamperimpedeinhibitquashrepresssmotherstiflesuffocatesuppressthwart

   Antônimosadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitatefosterfurtherpromotesupport

5. Constrict the throatB2formal

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

   Estrangular

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

   Sinônimoschokegarrotestrangulatethrottle

   Antônimosfreerelease

6. Struggle for breathB2formal

   To have difficulty breathing; to gasp for air.

   Faltar o ar

   • He strangled for air after running up the stairs.
   • The smoke made her strangle and cough.
   • The patient strangled as the asthma attack worsened.