garrotting

[US]/gəˈrɒtɪŋ/
[UK]/gəˈrɑːtɪŋ/

Translation

n./gerundthe act of strangling or throttling someone with a wire, cord, or similar implement, especially during a robbery
v.present participle of garrote (to strangle someone with a wire or cord)

Phrases & Collocations

was garrotted

being garrotted

garrotted with

garrotting attack

garrotting death

victim garrotted

was garroting

garrotted him

the garrotting

garrotting instrument

Example Sentences

police are investigating a garrotting attack that occurred in the park last night.

garrotting robberies have increased in the city center according to recent statistics.

the garrotting murder shocked the small community and prompted heightened security measures.

experts believe the garrotting technique used by the perpetrator was sophisticated.

the garrotting victim survived but suffered serious injuries to their neck.

authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the garrotting case.

another garrotting incident was reported near the subway station this morning.

the police commissioner announced new measures to combat garrotting crimes in the area.

several garrotting deaths were recorded in the district last year.

a failed garrotting attempt was thwarted by nearby bystanders who intervened.

residents are demanding better street lighting as a garrotting prevention measure.

the neighborhood watch group distributed flyers warning about recent garrotting attacks.

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