Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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strangle | No | No | Yes | No |
halter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
strangle (noun) | halter (noun) |
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either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight | |
a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered | |
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading | |
a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging |
strangle (verb) | halter (verb) |
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constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing | prevent the progress or free movement of |
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake | hang with a halter |
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 |