1. the act of killing or injuring someone by squeezing their throat to prevent breathing
2. the blocking or severe restriction of something, especially blood flow or economic activity
Usage: medical; figurative

Examples

• The victim died from strangulation.
• Police found evidence of strangulation at the crime scene.
• The tight collar caused partial strangulation of blood flow.
• Economic sanctions led to the strangulation of trade.
• The hernia caused strangulation of the intestine.
• Doctors worked quickly to prevent strangulation of the organ.