worgen

Definitions of worgen
  1. verb
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    synonyms: gesmoord, kelen, smoren, versmoren, verstikken, wurgen
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    type of:
    ineenkrimpen, ineenkronkelen, persen, samentrekken, verengen, vernauwen, versmallen, wringen
    squeeze or press together
  2. verb
    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
    synonyms: kelen, wurgen
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    type of:
    doden, doodmaken, kapotmaken
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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