STRANGLE
/ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STRANGLE
A trading strategy using options, constructed through taking equal positions in a put and a call with different strike prices, such that there is a payoff if the underlying asset's value moves beyond the range of the two strike prices.
To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
"He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid."
To stifle or suppress.
"She strangled a scream."
To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.
"The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar."
Examples of STRANGLE in a Sentence
- "He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid."
- "She strangled a scream."
- "The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar."
Word Details
Is STRANGLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRANGLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STRANGLE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STRANGLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | a | n | g | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRANGLE
100 words from the letters in STRANGLE
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How to Use STRANGLE in Word Games
STRANGLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STRANGLE to find 100 additional valid words.