"Strangler" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A strangler is a word with two main meanings:
1. A person or animal that strangulates: someone or something that tightens around the throat or neck of another, causing them to be unable to breathe. This can be a person, such as a murderer, or an animal, such as a snake.
2. A type of plant that grows over other plants: in botany, a strangler is a type of epiphyte, such as a fig tree, that grows on and eventually kills the host plant by restricting its ability to grow and receive sunlight.
In both cases, the word "strangler" refers to something that gradually and painfully constricts or chokes something else, either a living being or a plant.
The word "strangeness" refers to the quality of being unusual, odd, or unexpected; a deviation from the norm or the ordinary. It can describe something that is bizarre, unusual, or inexplicable, often in a way that piques curiosity or fascination.<br><br>For example:<br><br> "The stranger's behavior was beyond explanation, a true enigma."<br> "The chef's experimental dish was a strange combination of flavors."<br> "The weird noises in the attic at night were a source of strangeness for the family."<br><br>Strangeness can also imply a sense of eeriness, spookiness, or unease, often associated with the unknown or supernatural.<br><br>In physics, "strangeness" specifically refers to a quantum property of subatomic particles that has to do with their tendency to decay into other particles through the strong interaction.
A person who is unknown to one, especially someone who is not a friend or acquaintance.<br><br>Example: "I met a strange woman on the train, but we became friends."<br><br>Synonyms: foreigner, unknown person, outsider, bystander.
A rather obscure term!<br><br>The term "strangification" refers to a very old term, mostly used in historical contexts, or in medical, forensic science, and ancient languages.<br><br>In general, "strangification" can be interpreted to mean:<br><br>1. Suffocation or strangulation by rope or cord. <br>2. The act of strangling or constricting an object or material, especially a muscle or a part of the body, often with the intent of causing death or impairment.<br><br>However, in more contemporary and humorous contexts, it can also imply a playful, awkward, or peculiar modification of something, much like mangling or demangling, but in a more incidental manner, such as in construction or unexpected twisting, eliminating the purpose of something.<br><br>This term seems to be an artifact from the late 15th century medical and forensic field.<br><br>One reason it has become relatively uncommon is due to the overpowering presence of terms more commonly associated with gangrene and stigmata following their release in the early 16th century which came to mirror along violence, appearance, or slang terms.
To restrain or squeeze someone or something tightly around the throat, often in order to harm or kill them.<br><br>Example: She was found strangled in her bed.<br><br>Or, to block or restrict something, such as progress or progress, in a way that makes it difficult or impossible.<br><br>Example: The rule will strangle the creativity of the students if not revised.
Strangled: past tense of the verb "strangle", which means to constrict or compress someone's or something's neck, often to the point of cutting off their air, resulting in death or unconsciousness.
A tight and unfair control or influence over someone or something.<br><br>Example: "The company has a stranglehold on the market, making it difficult for new competitors to enter."<br><br>(idiomatic expression)
causing or suffered by someone who is unable to breathe properly, often as a result of being held tightly by someone else, or nearly suffocating.
To strangle something or someone means to constrict or compress their throat or neck in a way that cuts off the flow of air or blood, often causing injury or death. It can also refer to any situation where something is being severely restricted or blocked, such as a plan or an opportunity.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The burglar tried to strangle the homeowner, but the victim managed to defend himself.<br> The school's tight budget is strangulating the quality of education.<br><br>Idiomatic expressions using "strangle":<br><br> be strangling under the weight of something: to be overwhelmed or burdened by something<br> stranglehold: a position of complete control or dominance
Strangulation refers to the act of obstructing the flow of air or blood to the neck, typically to cause unconsciousness or death. It can be caused by external compression, such as strangling by a rope, wire, or hands, or internal compression, such as by a swelling or a noose. Strangulation can lead to serious medical consequences, including brain damage and cardiac arrest, and is often a component in homicide and suicide cases.