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What is another word for garotter?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈaɹɒtə] (IPA)

Garotter is a word that refers to someone who strangles another person with a garrote, a device used for strangulation. This violent act is often associated with criminal activities such as assassination, robbery, or kidnapping. Some synonyms for the word garotter include murderer, assassin, strangler, killer, and thug. These words describe individuals who commit violent acts against others with a specific intent, and they are often used in legal and law enforcement contexts. Other related words include executioner, hitman, and mercenary, which are specifically associated with the paid killing of individuals for political or personal gain.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Garotter

But I should like to know what Willis would have done, with all his California experience, if a garotter had taken his watch?
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I could give the garotter his liberty, and present him with an admission to the Provident Woodyard, where he could earn an honest living for his family.
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The garotter is Mr. Roberts himself.
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