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strangulate vs contract

contract vs strangulate

strangulate is not a noun while contract is a noun.

strangulate and contract both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strangulate No No Yes No
contract Yes No Yes No
As verbs, contract is a hypernym of strangulate; that is, contract 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
  • contract: squeeze or press together
Other hypernyms of strangulate include compact, compress, constrict, press, squeeze.
strangulate (noun) contract (noun)
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
strangulate (verb) contract (verb)
become constricted be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air make or become more narrow or restricted
constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air become smaller or draw together
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
compress or concentrate
enter into a contractual arrangement
make smaller
squeeze or press together
engage by written agreement
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