garrotte

/gə'rɔt/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An instrument used for execution by strangulation: A garrotte is a device, typically a cord, wire, or iron collar, used to kill a person by tightening around the neck.
    • The method of execution using such an instrument: The term can also refer to the act or punishment of strangulation itself.

  2. Verb:

    • To execute or kill by strangulation with a garrotte: To garrotte someone is to strangle them, typically using a specific device like a cord or collar, as a form of capital punishment.
    • To strangle violently, especially during a robbery: The verb can also describe the criminal act of strangling someone, often to rob them.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The museum displayed a historical garrotte used for executions.
    • He was sentenced to death by the garrotte.

  • Verb:

    • The tyrant ordered his enemies to be garrotted.
    • The thief attempted to garrotte the victim from behind.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Legal Context: The term is strongly associated with historical forms of capital punishment, particularly in Spain and its territories.
    • Garrotting was a common method of execution during the Spanish Inquisition.
Variants and Related Words
  • Garrote (noun/verb): An alternative spelling, common in American English.
  • Garrotter (noun): A person who carries out a garrotting.
Synonyms
  • Strangle (verb): To kill by squeezing the throat.
  • Throttle (verb): To choke or strangle.
  • Choke (verb): To prevent breathing by constricting the neck.
Related Phrases
  • To be garrotted: To be executed or killed by this method.
    • The prisoners were to be garrotted at dawn.
Noun
  1. an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
Verb
  1. strangle with an iron collar
    • people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain

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