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garrote vs strangle

strangle vs garrote

garrote is a noun but strangle is not a noun.

garrote and strangle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
garrote Yes No Yes No
strangle No No Yes No
As verbs, strangle is a hypernym of garrote; that is, strangle is a word with a broader meaning than garrote:
  • garrote: strangle with an iron collar
  • strangle: kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
Other hypernyms of garrote include strangulate, throttle.
garrote (noun) strangle (noun)
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
garrote (verb) strangle (verb)
strangle with an iron collar constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
prevent the progress or free movement of
die from strangulation
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
suppress in order to conceal or hide
Difference between garrote and strangle

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