What is another word for garrotted?
Pronunciation: [ɡərɹˈɒtɪd] (IPA) 
Garrotted is an infrequently used word but it means to strangle someone by tightening a cord or wire around their neck, causing suffocation. As a result, synonyms for garrotted must capture the essence of the act of strangulation. A few synonyms for garrotted include throttled, choked, hanged, suffocated and strangled. These words paint gruesome and violent images of the act of murder by strangulation. In the literary context, these synonyms may offer alternatives that can lend depth to writing and create vivid descriptions of gruesome scenes. However, it is essential to use such words judiciously and sensitively given the nature of the act that they represent.
