garrote

Noun
  1. An instrument of execution for execution by strangulation (synset 103425845)
    is a type of: instrument of execution - an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person
    same as: garotte, garrotte, iron collar
Verb
  1. Strangle with an iron collar (synset 201574575)
    "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain"
    is a type of: strangle, strangulate, throttle - kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
    same as: garotte, garrotte, scrag

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