garotting
Lethal neck ligature
Garotting is killing by strangulation, traditionally with a wire, cord, or metal collar tightened around the victim's neck.
The method was historically used for execution in Spain and elsewhere.
The spelling garroting (with two r's) is more common in American English.
To garotte someone is to strangle them this way: The victim had been garotted from behind.
Cord for binding
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- wireThin metallic conductor
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- nooseLoop that constricts
throttle · strangulation · asphyxiation · suffocation · choking · constriction · compression · airway
Violent offensive act
- attackAggressive act against another
- murderDeliberate unlawful killing
- homicideCausing another's death
- brutalitySavage, merciless behavior
savagery · aggression · struggle · strangulate · asphyxiate · choke hold · deadly force · killing
Surprise strike from concealment
- sneakMove with stealth
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
silent · assassin · hitman · from behind · surprise attack · lurk · shadow · undercover
Execution by legal authority
- death sentenceJudicial order of execution
- gallowsExecution hanging apparatus
- hangmanOne who kills condemned
- judicialOf courts and judges
penalty · convict · prisoner · guillotine · firing squad · electric chair · lethal injection · tribunal
ligature
Cord for binding
noose · throttle · strangulation · asphyxiation · suffocation · choking · constriction · compression · airway · neck
assault
Violent offensive act
- attackAggressive act against another
- murderDeliberate unlawful killing
- homicideCausing another's death
brutality · savagery · aggression · struggle · strangulate · asphyxiate · choke hold · deadly force · killing · manslaughter
ambush
Surprise strike from concealment
- sneakMove with stealth
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
surreptitious · silent · assassin · hitman · from behind · surprise attack · lurk · shadow · undercover · infiltrate
capital punishment
Execution by legal authority
- death sentenceJudicial order of execution
- gallowsExecution hanging apparatus
- hangmanOne who kills condemned
judicial · penalty · convict · prisoner · guillotine · firing squad · electric chair · lethal injection · tribunal · courtroom
garottingresuscitating
Restoring consciousness or breathing
reviving · saving · resuscitation · rescuing · healing
garottingshooting
Discharging a weapon
stabbing · poisoning · bludgeoning · drowning · immolation
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