strangled
word · lemma: strangle
Definition
Unable to breathe because something is tightly around the neck, usually meaning someone is killed or nearly killed by having their neck squeezed. It can also describe a voice that sounds tight or weak, as if someone can’t speak freely.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes violent actions or a suppressed voice. 'Strangled voice' means the person’s voice sounds weak or tense, often due to emotion. Usually formal or neutral; avoid using for playful choking. Can be literal (physical) or figurative (about speech).
Example Sentences
The man was strangled with a rope.
basic
The bird was caught and strangled.
basic
His voice sounded strangled with emotion during the speech.
natural
Police say the victim was strangled late at night.
natural
I could barely hear her strangled whisper over the phone.
natural
She gave a strangled cry for help.
basic