strangulation
UK: ˌstræŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən | US: ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən
n. the act of strangling or suffocating someone by compressing the throat
n. (medical) constriction of a body part, cutting off blood flow or air supply
Derived from Latin strangulare ("to choke"), which traces back to Greek strangalan ("to twist, squeeze"). The root strang- implies forceful constriction, while -ation nominalizes the action. The word evolved through Old French estrangler before entering English, retaining its core meaning of lethal compression.
The detective ruled the death a homicide by strangulation.
Improper use of neckties can lead to accidental strangulation.
The plant's vines caused a slow strangulation of the tree.
Medical strangulation of tissues requires immediate intervention.
The serial killer favored strangulation as his method.