verb. ['ˈstræŋgjəˌleɪt'] kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air.
verb. ['ˈstræŋgjəˌleɪt'] become constricted.
verb. ['ˈstræŋgjəˌleɪt'] constrict a hollow organ or vessel so as to stop the flow of blood or air.