étrangler

Definitions of étrangler
  1. verb
    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
    synonyms: serrer le cou à
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    types:
    tordre le cou
    strangle with an iron collar
    type of:
    tuer
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  2. verb
    strangle with an iron collar
    synonyms: tordre le cou
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    type of:
    serrer le cou à
    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
  3. verb
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    synonyms: étouffer
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    type of:
    compresser, comprimer, presser, serrer
    squeeze or press together
  4. verb
    reduce the air supply
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    type of:
    enrichir
    make better or improve in quality
  5. verb
    be too tight; rub or press
    synonyms: étouffer
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    type of:
    compresser, comprimer, presser, serrer
    squeeze or press together
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