
Strangle
Violent Act
It's a physical and violent action usually implying a crime.

During the investigation, it was clear the victim was strangled.
Intense Emotion
The word often carries a sense of anger or extreme aggression.

In the movie, the criminal strangled his foe in rage.
Personal Attack
Strangling is typically a direct and personal form of attack.

He was attacked from behind and nearly strangled.
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