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strangled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɹæŋɡəɫd// UK //stɹˈæŋɡəld// stran·gled

adj. describing a sound that is thin and weak because someone is struggling to speak. It often happens when someone is very upset or being physically squeezed.

adj. characterised by a thin, constrained, or muffled quality, typically resulting from physical constriction or intense emotional distress. Often used to describe vocal sounds or breathing.


SIMPLE

He let out a strangled cry of pain.

CONTEXTUAL

The witness gave a strangled sob before continuing her testimony about the accident.

COMPLEX

The engine made a strangled coughing sound before finally dying in the middle of the intersection, leaving the driver stranded in the heavy rain.

Synonyms
Usage

Participial adjective; frequently used attributively before nouns like 'cry', 'sob', or 'gasp'.

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