To strangle means to kill someone by pressing their throat so they cannot breathe. Also, to strangle can mean to stop something from growing or developing.
Strangle is a very serious and scary word. It makes people think of danger and harm.
Examples:
The bad man tried to strangle the good man.
She was so mad, she wanted to strangle her brother!
The weeds strangle the flowers in the garden.
I don't want to strangle my brother, even if he is annoying!
The big snake can strangle the small animals.
The bad man tried to strangle the good man, but the good man got away.