strangulate

definition: become constricted
example: The hernia will strangulate
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: throttle

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