What is another word for garrotter?
Pronunciation: [ɡərɹˈɒtə] (IPA) 
"Garrotter" is a word that refers to someone who uses a garrote, a strangulation device, to attack and kill others. However, there are other synonyms for this term that can be used for varied purposes. "Strangler" is a commonly used synonym for "garrotter", both describing someone who kills by strangulation. "Throttle" is another synonym which is used more colloquially to describe someone who kills by suffocating or shutting off someone's airway. "Choker" is yet another synonym, typically used in a more metaphorical or non-fatal context to describe something that is restricting or suffocating. Regardless of the context, it is best to avoid using such terms, as they can be disturbing and unsettling for some.
