strangulation

noun

stran·​gu·​la·​tion ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action or process of strangling or strangulating

2

: the state of being strangled or strangulated

especially : excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (such as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage

Examples of strangulation in a Sentence

The cause of death was strangulation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, in October 2020, Bryan was arrested on a felony charge of strangulation and misdemeanor charges of assault and interfering with a police report. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025

However, the case took a sinister turn when a coroner ruled the expectant mother had died from strangulation. —Christine Pelisek, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024

An autopsy report found that she was killed by strangulation and a skull fracture. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

As Jabrill Peppers’ case involving drug possession and strangulation appears headed for trial, the NFL removed the New England Patriots safety from the commissioner’s exempt list Monday. —Chad Graff, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

strangulation

noun

stran·​gu·​la·​tion ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act or process of strangling

2

: the state of being strangled

Medical Definition

strangulation

noun

stran·​gu·​la·​tion ˌstraŋ-gyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action or process of strangling or strangulating

2

: the state of being strangled or strangulated

especially : excessive or pathological constriction or compression of a bodily tube (as a blood vessel or a loop of intestine) that interrupts its ability to act as a passage