1. to strangle or kill someone using a garrote (a wire, cord, or device tightened around the neck)
Usage: present participle of garrote; often used in historical or crime contexts
2. to rob someone by strangling them from behind
Usage: present participle of garrote; historical crime method

1. the act or practice of strangling someone with a garrote
Usage: gerund form; often found in historical or crime literature

Examples

• The detective investigated the case of garoting that occurred in the old city.
• Historical records describe garoting as a method of execution in Spain.
• The criminal was arrested for garoting a wealthy merchant.
• Garoting from behind was a common street crime in 19th-century urban areas.
• The novel depicted a dramatic scene of garoting in its opening chapter.