garote

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alternative spelling of garrote
garrote
to kill using a garrote
garrote
to execute by strangulation
garrote
something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation

The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrotte of piano wire.

garrote
to execute by strangling
garrote
{i} death by strangulation; execution by strangulation
garrote
an iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation
garrote
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation strangle with an iron collar; "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain
garrote
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
garrote
{f} execute by strangulation; strangle to death and rob
garrote
A Spanish mode of execution by strangulation, with an iron collar affixed to a post and tightened by a screw until life become extinct; also, the instrument by means of which the punishment is inflicted
garrote
strangle with an iron collar; "people were garrotted during the Inquisition in Spain"
garrote
To strangle with the garrote; hence, to seize by the throat, from behind, with a view to strangle and rob
garrote
something, especially a cord or wire used for strangulation
garote
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