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strangulate vs constrict

constrict vs strangulate

strangulate and constrict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strangulate No No Yes No
constrict No No Yes No
As verbs, constrict is a hypernym of strangulate; that is, constrict is a word with a broader meaning than strangulate:
  • strangulate: become constricted
  • constrict: become tight or as if tight
Other hypernyms of strangulate include constringe, narrow.
As verbs, constrict is a hypernym of strangulate; that is, constrict is a word with a broader meaning than strangulate:
  • strangulate: constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
  • constrict: squeeze or press together
Other hypernyms of strangulate include compact, compress, contract, press, squeeze.
strangulate (verb) constrict (verb)
become constricted become tight or as if tight
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air squeeze or press together
constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air
Difference between strangulate and constrict

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